(UPDATE) Are the remaining Macy's stores in Michigan about to close their doors for good?

Earlier this week we found out that Macy's will close another 150 physical stores.  They haven't released the specific locations they plan on closing yet but Michigan has been mentioned.  Macy's plans to close 55 stores by the end of 2024 according to El Adelantado US,

The other 95 stores will be gradually closed down until the end of 2026. Speculations based on workers’ inside info point to stores located in Newington, New Hampshire; Traverse City, Michigan; and WestShore Plaza in Tampa, Florida. However, these are only rumors, and no official information issued by the company.

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At one point, Macy's was the place to get clothing in the Midwest.  Seemingly every mall in Michigan had a Macy's as an anchor store.  Almost every other year since 2014 stories would come out of Macy's closing 100 stores around the U.S.  Well, here we go again.  As of right now, Michigan only has 14 Macy's locations left.  Earlier this year the Wallstreet Journal reported that Macy's is closing a handful of stores and laying off 2,350 workers,

Macy's plans to lay off about 13% of its corporate staff and close five stores in a bid to trim costs and redirect spending to improve the shopping experience for customers.

As Macy's lays off 13% of its corporate staff and a total of 3.5% of their overall workforce everyone is wondering what happened this time.  Many tech companies are currently laying off thousands of people due to over-hiring during or immediately after the pandemic.  However, Macy's cuts have nothing to do with that according to USA Today,

Macy's plans to add more automation to its supply chain and to outsource some roles.  The company also plans to reduce management layers to speed up decision-making.


Which Macy's stores that have already closed in 2024?

  • Macy's Ballston (Arlington, Virginia)
  • Macy's Bay Fair (San Leandro, California)
  • Macy's Kukui Grove (Lihue, Hawaii)
  • Macy's Simi Valley Town Center (Simi Valley, California)
  • Macy's Governor's Square (Tallahassee, Florida)

Macy's Locations in Michigan

  • Ann Arbor
  • Dearborn
  • Flint
  • Grandville
  • Kentwood
  • Novi
  • Okemos
  • Portage
  • Saginaw
  • Sterling Heights
  • Taylor
  • Traverse City
  • Troy (2 locations)

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