Here are the four major retail chains shrinking their Maryland footprint in February 2026.
1. Macy’s
The Headline: The final curtain for Marley Station.
While Macy’s “Bold New Chapter” plan is closing stores nationwide, the impact is being felt acutely in Glen Burnie. The department store giant has confirmed that its location at Marley Station Mall is in its final weeks of operation.
- The Status: The liquidation sale is currently in its final “deep discount” phase. Fixtures are being sold, and the store is expected to go dark permanently by the end of the month or very early March.
- The Impact: This departure is a critical blow to Marley Station, which has struggled for years to retain traditional anchors. The closure leaves JCPenney as the last remaining department store in a mall that has otherwise pivoted to non-traditional tenants.
2. GameStop
The Headline: A massive sweep of the suburbs.
In a move that has surprised many local gamers, GameStop is executing a rapid fleet reduction across Maryland in early 2026. The company is closing over 400 stores nationwide this quarter, and the Old Line State is seeing a significant cluster of those closures…