Closing Time: 5 Major Retail Chains Closing Doors in Maryland: March 2026

From the total disappearance of a discount home goods icon to the “last call” for a landmark mall anchor, here are the 5 major retail chains closing doors in Maryland this March.

1. Big Lots (Final Liquidation of 21 Stores)

In the most far-reaching closure for the state, Big Lots is entering the final stage of total liquidation for all 21 Maryland locations. Following a failed sale to a private equity firm in late 2025, the company shifted to a full “going out of business” wind-down.

  • The Maryland Impact: Communities from Prince Frederick and Waldorf to Laurel and Germantown are losing their discount anchors. The…

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