11 Retailers Announced FL Store Closures: Macy’s, Walgreens, Big Lots

FLORIDA — Store closures surged across the country in 2024 as dozens of brands shut down brick-and-mortar locations, including many in Florida.

Retail data provider CoreSight earlier this year noted a 24 percent increase in store closures over last year as the retail industry adjusts to a shift in consumer shopping to online outlets, inflation and bankruptcies.

Among the companies that announced it would shut close stores in Florida this year are these 11 well-known retailers:

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Macy’s, With 41 FL Stores, To Close 150 Nationwide Over 3 Years

News of store closings came after Macy's posted a fourth-quarter loss amid declining sales. It's not clear which FL stores are affected.