These Stores Are Closing In Wisconsin By 2020

MILWAUKEE, WI — The brick-and-mortar business landscape in Wisconsin continues to change. Several national retailers announced store closings this summer, with plans to carry out those closings by the end of the year.

Some, like Kmart, are adding to a list of stores already slated for closure. Others, like Bed Bath & Beyond, say they're scaling back retail operations and reinventing themselves as a brand. Unsuccessful stores will be closed as part of the new strategy, according to company officials.

By the time the holiday shopping season arrives, Wisconsinites can expect fewer chain stores to choose from.

Here's a look at the national retailers that announced store closings this summer:

Kmart, Sears
Kmart has announced another round of store closings. Sears closed in late March 2019 and liquidation sales began two weeks afterward.

Bed Bath & Beyond
Bed Bath & Beyond has a few changes coming to a chunk of its stores before Christmas, while underperforming locations might close or be relocated in the near future.

Dressbarn
All Dressbarn stores will be closing by the end of the year, the company announced this summer. Some locations have already closed. "We have received overwhelming landlord support for our plan, which will allow us to implement our wind down in a manner that provides the best recovery for our landlords. Further, we are current, and expect to remain so, with our vendors and suppliers," Steven Taylor, Dressbarn CFO, said in a statement over the summer.

Walgreens
The national pharmacy chain will be closing 200 stores in 2019, the company said in an August SEC filing. A list of locations to close was not released by the company.

Pier 1
The home wares and furnishings chain has plans to close 57 stores by the end of 2019, USA Today reported. A list of locations was not released by the company.