From historic department stores to essential neighborhood pharmacies, here are the five major retail chains shrinking their California footprint as we head into February.
1. Macy’s
As part of its “First Wave” of 2026 closures, Macy’s has confirmed that two prominent California locations are in their final weeks of operation. These closures are part of the company’s “Bold New Chapter” strategy to shed 150 underperforming assets.
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- Locations: The Grossmont Center in La Mesa (San Diego County) and the West Valley Mall in Tracy (Central Valley).
- Timeline: Liquidation sales began in January and are expected to wrap up by…