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Dressbarn to Shut Down, Close 650 Stores
After more than 50 years in operation, Dressbarn will close up shop through a winding-down process…
6,500 US Store Closures So Far Have Already Passed the Total Shuttered in 2018
It's only the second quarter and there's no end in sight to the number of doors that retailers likely will…
Kohl’s Scores Comp Sales Gain but Revenue and Income Fall in Fourth Quarter
Kohl's posted comp-store sales gains in the fourth quarter and year, but sales and income fell in the final…
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These Retailers Just Announced More Store Closures
More firms said last month that they are closing stores, with the tally in the apparel and fashion sectors…
Hudson’s Bay Co. Plans to Close Up to 20 Saks Off 5th Stores This Year
In a review of its store fleet, Hudson's Bay Co. said it plans to close up to 20 Saks Off 5th stores in the…
Gymboree to File Second Bankruptcy, Close Hundreds of Stores
Gymboree may file for its second bankruptcy in as many years and close 900 stores.
New Look Continues to Shed Stores, Could Shutter Another 100 UK Locations
New Look, one of U.K.'s largest fashion retailers, has increased the number of stores it expects to close…
Sears Holdings to Close Another 72 Stores as Losses Mount
As part of its ongoing effort to streamline operations, Sears Holdings Corp. said it will close another 72…
Abercrombie to Close 60 Stores, Pursue Smaller Format Model
Retailer Abercrombie & Fitch announced plans to close up to 60 locations across its banners in 2018 as well…
New Look Plans to Shut 60 Stores and Eliminate Nearly 1,000 Jobs
U.K. fashion chain New Look announced Wednesday that it plans to shutter 60 of its stores and let 980…
Foot Locker to Close 110 Stores in 2018, Blaming Retail Apocalypse
Foot Locker is closing more retail stores this year, as the so-dubbed retail apocalypse continues to rear its…
UPS Says Retail Store Closing Spree Challenging its Growth
While UPS posted strong revenue and profit gains in the second quarter, executives warned that the spate of…
Perry Ellis Plans to Axe 15 Stores by 2018
Perry Ellis said Thursday that it would close 15 underperforming retail stores over the next 18 months as it…
Macy’s to Close 100 Stores Next Year
Macy's said Thursday that sales at its department stores open at least one year declined 2 percent in the…
Struggling Esprit to Close 17 Stores; 150 Jobs Will Be Cut
Esprit is the latest casualty of the retail industry’s sluggishness, and sources have reported the retailer…