The wave of closures does not stop

The wave of Physical store closures in the United States It does not stop. During mayoseveral Chains emblematic They will say goodbye to their premisesaffected by changes in consumption habits, electronic commerce growth and high operating costs. According to media data, such as Newsweek and Infobae, more than 100 establishments will leave in 2025.

Mass closures in May: the brands that say goodbye
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The American retail panorama is experiencing an unprecedented transformation. This month, marks traditional y shops discount They have confirmed the closure of multiple branches as part of its restructuring or definitive output strategies of the physical market.

Saks Fifth Avenue

• The luxury chain Saks Fifth Avenue will close its historic store In Union Square, San Francisco, at the beginning of May. This closure marks the end of an era for one of the most iconic commercial spaces in the city, in the midst of a sustained fall in face -to -face and sales visits.

JCPenney

• Another of those affected is JCPenneythat It will close seven of its premises before May 25. The brand, which has faced multiple financial difficulties in the last decade, continues to reduce its physical presence to focus on more profitable points.

Rite Aid

• Rite Aidin the middle of a second bankruptcy, it also continues to cut its store of stores. As part of its financial restructuring, the pharmaceutical chain has closed dozens of premisesand the process continues this month with more scheduled closures.

Family Dollar

• The chain Family Dollar, Dollar Tree Propertywill be sold to investment funds for $ 1,000 million, which will mark a drastic change in your future. With more than 8,000 stores throughout the country, it faces logistics difficulties, health problems in their stores and fierce competition in the low cost sector. Although it has not been specified how many ciers There will be in May, the operation could trigger a wave of closures In the coming months.

Joann

• One of the saddest news for craft lovers is the total closure of Joann. According to various media, the chain based in Ohio has already closed 255 stores in April, and During May, the closure of the rest of its branches will end. The company, which was declared in bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year, was sold to GA Group, a fund specialized in retail settlements.

What to expect for the rest of 2025?
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The rhythm of closures will not stop, meanwhile, consumers They must adapt to an increasingly digital panorama and with less face -to -face purchase options.