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Toys R Us is back in a limited, practical way: select U.S. stores reopened and the brand returned to ecommerce after a high-profile bankruptcy and years off the market. This sta...

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As of the most recent public information, Party City has not issued a companywide announcement that all locations are permanently closing. Instead, the observed closures and new...

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JC Penney is closing select stores as part of its ongoing renewal strategy, with locations typically announced for closure based on performance, lease expirations, and strategic...

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Bath & Body Works is not closing in the sense of shutting the brand or its remaining stores entirely. What is occurring is a rationalization of the store footprint, including se...

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As of the most recent available information, Saks Off 5th has been evaluating its store portfolio and closing select underperforming locations. The company typically communicate...

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As of mid-2025, there is no widespread, confirmed Francesca’s going out of business event, but the chain continues to close select underperforming company-owned stores as part...

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Brett Superstore has undergone ownership and operational changes, with locations closing or rebranding under new management rather than operating as a single national chain. The...

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Joann Fabrics, a long-standing U.S. retailer of sewing, quilting, and crafting supplies, began closing its retail stores in 2020 and transitioned to an online-only model. This s...

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“Bed Bath & Beyond is back” reflects a selective return of stores and an online relaunch after the retailer’s 2023 bankruptcy and mass closures, rather than a full nationw...

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As of mid-2026, HomeGoods is not bankrupt and remains in operation. The brand is owned by TJX Companies, the same parent that operates TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and T.J. Maxx Home. Th...