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From Macy’s to Rite Aid, These Are the Top Brands that Announced Closures in 2025

Major retailers including Macy's, Rite Aid, and Walgreens are closing hundreds of stores nationwide in 2025 due to declining foot traffic and economic pressures, analysts say.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It was a rough year for big-box brands and major department stores, with many U.S. retail chains announcing significant store closures or filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy over the past 12 months. Blaming the brick-and-mortar shrinkage on declining foot traffic, shifting shopper habits and inflation, many of the companies claim change is necessary in this current retail landscape.

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WWD broke the news in United States on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
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