Here are the three retail giants leaving Rhode Island this June.
1. Francesca’s (Total State Exit)
The boutique staple Francesca’s is reaching the final chapter of its physical storefront era this June. Following a second Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in early 2026, the chain is liquidating all of its roughly 400 boutiques nationwide. Known for its curated, small-shop aesthetic, the brand’s departure marks a total exit from Rhode Island’s retail scene.
Final inventory sales and equipment removal are slated for completion by mid-to-late June 2026. This impacts high-traffic locations across the state, with the final shutters closing at:
- Providence Place Mall (Providence)
- Garden City Center (Cranston)
- Shops at Long Wharf (Newport)
2. Stop & Shop (Strategic Consolidation)
As part of a broader “optimization” of its Northeast footprint, Stop & Shop is finalizing a series of strategic closures across Rhode Island this June. The grocery giant is shuttering underperforming units to focus on its high-performing hubs and modernized “Store of the Future” formats that prioritize digital fulfillment and fresh-focused layouts.
Final inventory clear-outs are scheduled to conclude this month at:
- 11 Commerce Way (Johnston)
- 176 Pittman St. (Providence – Eastside Marketplace)
By the end of June 2026, these locations will be fully dark, as the brand consolidates its resources into nearby sites to improve overall efficiency.
3. Eddie Bauer (All Locations)
In a major blow to Rhode Island’s outdoor and technical apparel market, the 106-year-old Eddie Bauer is officially exiting the brick-and-mortar space. Following a bankruptcy filing earlier this year and the failure to secure a bidder to maintain physical storefronts, the brand is transitioning to an online-only and wholesale model…