{
  "id": 11278172,
  "title": "List of Stores Closing This Fall",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/list-of-stores-closing-this-fall",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T20:37:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/list-of-stores-closing-this-fall-12513835"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the U.S. economy continues to grow, many retail chains are closing locations this fall due to restructuring efforts, according to Coresight Research. While overall job growth remains positive, hiring trends have shifted towards healthcare and hospitality, while traditional retailers face slower growth. This trend is reflected in the planned store closures by several major chains. Macy’s, for instance, has announced plans to close about 150 underperforming stores by the end of 2026, as part of its \"A Bold New Chapter\" turnaround plan. The company has already initiated many closures and continues to invest in high-performing stores and luxury brands. Similarly, the pharmacy chain announced it would close up to 1,200 underperforming locations over several years, focusing on cash flow negative stores and those with impending lease expirations. Starbucks plans to close approximately 250 underperforming North American cafes as part of its ongoing strategy. Kroger intends to shut down 60 underperforming grocery stores by year-end. Despite the closures, the retail industry is expected to remain strong overall, with room for expansion by other retailers.",
  "summary": "Macy's and Starbucks are two of the retailers that have announced the closures of underperforming stores this fall.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}