As we all know, the retail industry has been under a lot of pressure, and as a result of this, many store closures are occurring. One of the biggest challenges the industry encountered was the COVID-19 pandemic and the result that came with that. Also, another recent big challenge for many retailers is the continuously high tariff rates. Stores were forced to increase the prices of imported products. Numerous retailers felt pressured by these challenges, and some could not keep up. As a result, they were forced to close their doors.
Details about the store closures
Several beloved chains known for their off deals, such as TJ Maxx and JCPenney, shut down over 30 stores. As mentioned, retailers across the country are currently experiencing store closures. Some of these retailers that are suffering from this burden include TJ Maxx, JCPenney, At Home, and That’s Cheap!.
All four of these chains recently made announcements about store closures. These closures come as a result of a variety of reasons, which has put thousands of jobs at risk. As could be imagined, as stores closures are increasing, people will also lose their jobs. Therefore, unemployment is also increasing due to these store closures.
In addition, many American retailers are struggling at the moment. With the increasing pressure of things such as continuous increased tariffs and shifting consumer spending habits, it is becoming harder to stay afloat. Many retailers tried alternative ways to navigate things and closing a store is literally the final resort many retailers go to, especially after they tried everything they could.
Impact on the most beloved retail chains
As mentioned above, there are numerous retailers that have been impacted by several challenges these past few years, especially in the recent months. Now, we will have a look at the four most beloved retail chains that are on the brink of several store closures.
TJ MAXX
At the end of September, TJ Maxx made an announcement that it will be closing one of its locations in Boston, Massachusetts. This specific three-story store will be permanently closed starting January 3, 2026. Also, the store has been open since 2016, and the announcement means that over 100 employees will lose their jobs. One of the spokespersons of TJ Maxx, told The U.S. Sun that this decision came after a review of its operation.
JCPENNEY
JCPenney has been forced to shut over 200 locations this year after the company filed for bankruptcy. In late August, liquidation sales were made public in an announcement. These liquidation sales affected two further locations in Pennsylvania and California.
It has also been stated that at the Pennsylvania store, consumers can still save up to 70% on all of the merchandise, as well as store equipment. In addition, the California store, which has been open for 32 years, will close to the public on November 19, 2025. Also, the store will then close completely on November 21, 2025.
AT HOME
On September 30, At Home permanently closed 29 of its beloved stores across the country.
The stores that were closed are:
- 6135 Junction Boulevard in Rego Park, New York
- 300 Baychester Ave. in Bronx, New York
- 750 Newhall Drive in San Jose, California
- 2505 El Camino Real in Tustin, California
- 14585 Biscayne Boulevard in North Miami, Florida
- 2200 Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa, California
- 3795 E. Foothills Boulevard in Pasadena, California
- 1982 E. 20th St. in Chico, California
- 2820 Highway 63 South in Rochester, Minnesota
- 26532 Towne Center Drive Suites A-B in Foothill Ranch, California
- 1001 E. Sunset Drive in Bellingham, Washington
- 8320 Delta Shores Circle South in Sacramento, California
- 1361 NJ-35 in Middletown Township, New Jersey
- 2900 N. Bellflower Boulevard in Long Beach, California
- 720 Clairton Boulevard in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- 2530 Rudkin Road in Yakima, Washington
- 571 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
- 5203 W. War Memorial Drive in Peoria, Illinois
- 8300 Sudley Road in Manassas, Virginia
- 461 Route 10 East in Ledgewood, New Jersey
- 301 Nassau Park Boulevard in Princeton, New Jersey
- 300 Providence Highway in Dedham, Massachusetts
- 905 S 24th St. West in Billings, Montana
- 19460 Compass Creek Parkway in Leesburg, Virginia
- 3201 N. Mayfair Road in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
- 13180 S. Cicero Ave. in Crestwood, Illinois
- 5101 Fashion Drive in Nanuet New York
- 2100 S. Randall Road in Geneva, Illinois
- 2201 Zeier Road in Madison, Wisconsin
THAT’S CHEAP!
This beloved discount chain That’s Cheap! made an announcement at the end of last month, September 2025, that it had closed half of its total store count. These closures included a store in Orangevale, California store and two stores in Sacramento, California.