List of Macy’s Store Closings

As the Journal previewed Wednesday night, Macy’s this morning announced the closing of 11 stores, a move that came after a rough holiday season. Macy’s also said Thursday that same-store sales for December fell 4%, amid what it called “the most challenging economic environment in memory.” Here’s the list of the store locations Macy’s is closing:

– Ernst & Young Plaza (Citicorp Plaza), Los Angeles (135,000 square feet; 136 employees; opened in 1986)
– The Citadel, Colorado Springs, Colo. (195,000 square feet; 105 employees; opened in 1984)
– Westminster Mall, Westminster, Colo. (156,000 square feet; 110 employees; opened in 1986)
– Palm Beach Mall, West Palm Beach, Fla. (190,000 square feet; 71 employees; opened in 1979)
– Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, Island of Hawaii (3,000 square feet; 3 employees; opened in 1983)
– Lafayette Square, Indianapolis (160,000 square feet; 84 employees; opened in 1974)
– Brookdale Center, Brooklyn Center, Minn. (195,000 square feet; 72 employees; opened in 1966)
– Crestwood Mall, St. Louis (166,000 square feet; 176 employees; opened in 1969)
– Natrona Heights Plaza, Natrona Heights, Pa. (73,000 square feet; 124 employees; opened in 1956)
– Century III Furniture and Clearance, West Mifflin, Pa. (83,000 square feet; 3 employees; opened in 2000)
– Bellevue Center, Nashville, Tenn. (211,000 square feet; 76 employees; opened in 1990).

Macy said final clearance sales at the stores will begin within the next week, except for the Hawaii store, which will not hold a final sale.


Source: blogs.wsj.com