Banana Republic To Close Stamford Location

STAMFORD, CT — As part of Gap Inc's plan to close stores across North America, Banana Republic will leave the Stamford Town Center later this month.

The last day of business for the Stamford store will be Jan. 24, according to a spokesperson from Banana Republic.

"We continue to thoughtfully analyze our real estate strategy to support the best path forward," the spokesperson said. "In October 2020, Gap Inc. shared plans to close approximately 350 of Gap and Banana Republic stores across North America by the end of 2023, with the goal of having a smaller and healthier fleet of stores. The closure of Stamford is in support of these efforts."

The spokesperson did not say what the Stamford closure means for the other Banana Republican locations in Connecticut. Along with Stamford, there are stores in Clinton, Danbury, Farmington, Mashantucket, Milford and South Windsor.

In July 2021, it was announced that Gap, an original tenant of the Stamford Town Center, was going to close after almost 40 years.

In September 2021, Saks Off 5th announced that it, too, would close its doors at the mall. A new Saks Off 5th opened last October at 110 High Ridge Road, the site of the former Lord & Taylor. Starbucks and Michael Kors have also closed at the Stamford mall in recent years.

However, there have been some new retail tenants that have joined since fall 2021, along with new restaurants.

Terra Gaucha, a Brazilian steakhouse opened last fall. A food hall from celebrity chef Todd English is also being planned. Mexican restaurant Puerto Vallarta said Thursday on social media it was planning on opening at the mall "soon."