Macy’s to Close 14 More Stores in 2026, Including Macy’s Glen Burnie at Marley Station Mall, as Retail Shakeup Widens
New York, New York (High Desert News Online) – Macy’s will close 14 additional U.S. stores in 2026, including the Macy’s at Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie, Maryland, as part of its “Bold New Chapter” plan to shutter about 150 underperforming locations by year-end.
Key takeaways
- Macy’s announced 14 more store closures for 2026, moving toward a multi-year plan to close roughly 150 underperforming locations by the end of 2026. The Daily Record, Business Insider
- The Glen Burnie Macy’s at Marley Station Mall is included among the announced closures; clearance sales began by mid-January with typical liquidations near 10 weeks. The Daily Record, Axios
- Macy’s will update investors on March 6, 2026 during its fourth-quarter earnings call about progress and next steps. Macy’s Inc. newsroom
Background: Why Macy’s is cutting more stores
Macy’s says these actions are central to its “Bold New Chapter” strategy to return to sustained, profitable growth by concentrating investment on best-performing locations. Executives emphasize targeted investment in store design, staffing and digital capabilities to reimagine top sites and strengthen operations.
Analysts and market context
Retail analysts point to long-term shifts in shopping behavior, increased competition from e-commerce and discount chains, and the high cost of operating large department stores as key drivers of Macy’s reductions. The company has been trimming underperforming sites while directing capital toward remodeled, higher-return stores. Business Insider
Timeline and scope of closures
Macy’s accelerated closures in 2025—shuttering 66 stores—and the January 2026 announcement adds 14 more to the tally. Macy’s expects roughly 150 total closures by the end of 2026. Liquidation periods for newly announced locations began by mid-January and commonly run about 10 weeks before final shutdown. Axios, The Daily Record
Geographic spread and notable locations
The announced closures are distributed across multiple states, including Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and California. The inclusion of the Marley Station Mall Macy’s in Glen Burnie highlights impacts to both regional malls and strip centers. Local anchor departures often draw significant community attention. The Daily Record
Financial snapshot
In the quarter ending Nov. 1, 2025, Macy’s reported a mixed performance: comparable sales growth of ~2% overall, with go-forward stores up 2.3% and remodeled stores up 2.7%. Yet net sales fell 2.3% year-over-year to $4.7 billion—affected by closures and uneven market traffic. The company continues to evaluate its store footprint and has not settled on a final long-term store count.
Strategic rationale and company priorities
Macy’s leadership frames the reductions as resource reallocation—focusing capital and staffing on approximately 125 locations identified as critical to future growth. Initiatives include enhanced customer service, expanded luxury assortments, improved supply-chain support and bolstered digital capabilities to increase returns at retained stores. CEO Tony Spring characterized the moves as “targeted changes” and said they “are not made lightly.” The Daily Record
Employee and community impact
Macy’s said affected employees have been notified and offered support that may include transfers to open stores, severance and outplacement services; the company has not released a single total for workers impacted by the latest round. Local officials and mall operators often worry about reduced foot traffic and downstream effects on smaller retailers.
“Local communities and workers will be watching how Macy’s redeploys savings into upgraded stores and digital investments,” retail analysts say.
Questions raised by the closures
Key policy and practical questions remain: Are closures truly limited to underperforming locations or do they risk hollowing local retail ecosystems? Will cost savings offset weaker overall sales? How effectively will Macy’s reinvest to drive future growth? Local leaders, workers and shoppers will seek clarity as liquidation sales unfold. Axios, Business Insider
Implications for The High Desert, California
Economic impact: If any California Macy’s are among the closures, regional malls in the High Desert could see lower foot traffic and pressure on small businesses that rely on mall visitors. Macy’s has not named specific California stores among the 14 announced. The Daily Record
Jobs and workforce: Store exits typically reduce local retail jobs; Macy’s offers transfers and severance when possible, but options depend on proximity to other stores.
Real estate and mall health: Anchor departures can accelerate vacancy trends and complicate lease renewals. Communities should consider mixed-use, experiential tenants or community services as repurposing strategies to limit long-term blight.
Consumer choice: Fewer Macy’s locations could shift shoppers toward online channels or discount retailers; in the short term, clearance sales may yield steep discounts, while longer-term selection and pricing dynamics could change. Axios
Policy and community response: Local leaders are encouraged to coordinate with mall owners, planners and workforce agencies to cushion impacts and attract new tenants.
What to watch next
Macy’s will discuss further details and outlook during its fourth-quarter earnings call on March 6, 2026. Local stakeholders should monitor that call for any mention of specific California sites and additional support measures for affected employees. Macy’s Inc. newsroom
Sources and reporting links
- The Daily Record: Macy’s Maryland store closure, Glen Burnie (Marley Station Mall)
- Axios: Macy’s store closing list and liquidation details
- Business Insider: Stores closing in 2026 (context on broader retail closures)
- Macy’s Inc. newsroom: Prior 2025 closures statement
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