Retail closures reshape Sacramento’s shopping scene in 4 stories
Retail closures in Sacramento are reshaping the local shopping scene. The curated articles discuss closures affecting longtime local landmarks, big-box chains, and pharmacies. Some closures are due to bankruptcy filings, while others arise from shifting shopping habits.
Macy's announced it would close its downtown location after 62 years, leading to over 100 layoffs. The company aims to enhance profitability and redevelopment options for its real estate. Zanzibar Fair Trade in Land Park will also close, citing a decline in in-store shopping and the impact of robberies. Zanzibar will liquidate inventory as it ends over two decades of business. At Home, a national home décor chain, is closing its only Sacramento store due to Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The closure joins a list of national retailers facing financial pressures. Rite Aid plans to shutter five local stores as part of its bankruptcy filing. The company emphasizes continued pharmacy services amid its closures.
NO. 1: OVER 100 MACY’S EMPLOYEES IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY TO BE LAID OFF AS 2 LOCAL STORES CLOSE
The Sacramento County stores are two of 66 that the company has identified as set for closure nationwide. | Published January 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Annika Merrilees
NO. 2: LAND PARK FAIR TRADE STORE TO CLOSE AFTER NEARLY 26 YEARS OF BUSINESS IN SACRAMENTO
The store’s owners said the closing was because of market factors, such as people buying more things online. | Published February 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Biderman
NO. 3: RITE AID IS CLOSING 5 SACRAMENTO-AREA STORES DUE TO BANKRUPTCY. FIND OUT WHERE
The nationwide pharmacy chain plans to shut down more than 470 stores across the United States. | Published June 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
NO. 4: ANOTHER BIG-BOX STORE IS CLOSING IN SACRAMENTO. HERE’S WHAT SHOPPERS NEED TO KNOW
A home goods chain is closing its only Sac location — big discounts could be coming. Here’s what to watch. | Published June 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bethany Wales
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