Empty Shelves and Closed Doors: National Retail Chains Shutting Down More Locations in Texas Ash Jurberg

Over 800 retail stores are being closed across the nation, and Texas is one of the hardest states hit. Over the last few weeks, major national retailers have announced multiple store closures, combining to shut more than 800 retail stores in 2023. The list now includes the following: 

Over 800 retail stores are being closed across the nation, and Texas is one of the hardest states hit

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Is this officially a retail apocalypse?

Over the last few weeks, major national retailers have announced multiple store closures, combining to shut more than 800 retail stores in 2023. The list now includes the following:

WalmartMacy’sBed Bath & BeyondBest BuyGap and Banana RepublicJC PenneyParty CityTuesday MorningBath & Body WorksBig Lots!

Texas has been one of the worst states hit by retail store closures.

Please read below to find out which stores in Texas will be closing and which retailers have not announced official store closures. This list has been updated with the latest developments.

Bed Bath & Beyond stores in Texas closing in 2023

416 Bed Bath & Beyond-owned stores in the U.S. will close in 2023 due to financial issues. Seventeen of these are in Texas.

Wichita Falls: 3201 Lawrence Road, Suite ALake Worth: 6038 Azle Ave.Port Arthur: Central Mall 3100 Highway 365 Suite 114Harker Heights: 201 East Central Texas Expressway, Suite 250Plano: 6400 West Plano Parkway, Suite 125Temple: 2112 SW HK Dodgen LoopLewisville: 420 East FM 3040, Suite 300San Antonio: 522 Northwest LoopEl Paso: 1327 George Dieter DrivePasadena: 5636 Fairmont ParkwayBeaumont: 3975 Dowlen RoadSherman: 3710 Town Center StreetTexarkana: 4248 St. Michael DriveVictoria: Victoria CrossingPearland: The Crossing at 518Weatherford: 225 Adams Drive, Suite 235Mansfield: 1551 North US Hwy 287, Suite 701

BuyBabyBuy is owned by Bed Bath & Beyond, and they are also closing, including one in Texas.

Lewisville: 719 Hebron Parkway

Tuesday Morning stores in Texas closing in 2023

The discount home goods company, based in Dallas, is closing more than half of its stores in the United States, including 24 in Texas.

Atascocita Market Square 8072 FM 1960 East HumbleBrodie Oaks S/C4006 S. LamarSuite 850, AustinBurleson Shopping Center654 SW Wilshire Blvd. BurlesonFirewheel Commons, 3046 Lavon Drive, Suite 129B GarlandGranbury Lakeside Center, 1406 E. US Hwy 377 GranburyHarwood Village North609 Harwood Rd., BedfordHulen Fashion Center, 5240 South Hulen Street, Fort WorthLewisville Towne Crossing, 4750 State Hwy 121, Ste #300, LewisvilleNorthcross Shopping Center5217‐A N Navarro St. VictoriaParkdale Place 4150 Dowlen Road, BeaumontParker Central Plaza Shopping Center3304 Central Expressway, PlanoPipeline Village1323 W. Pipeline Rd. HurstPost Oak Square Shopping Center1210 Harvey Rd., College StationPresidio Towne Crossing, 2225 Porter Creek Dr., Fort WorthSanta Fe Square, 3950 E. 42nd Street, OdessaShops at Chisholm Trail Ranch, 5517 Sierra Springs Lane, Fort WorthTanglewood Village Shopping Center2110 W. Slaughter Lane Suite 168, AustinThe B Spot on Burnet, 7301 Burnet Road, Suite 300, AustinVillage at Camp Bowie3501 Bernie Anderson Ave., Fort WorthWeslayan Plaza West Shopping Center, 5442‐A Weslayan Street, HoustonWest Towne Marketplace, 6450 N. Desert Blvd., Ste 5, El PasoWestheimer Commons, 12568 Westheimer Rd., HoustonWesthill Village Shopping Center7525 Westheimer, HoustonWichita Falls Shopping Center, 4319 Kemp Blvd., Unit B, Wichita Falls

Party City stores in Texas closing

The largest party-supplies retailer in the United States, Party City, will close 22 locations, including one in Texas.

Five Points Shopping Center, 4101 Hwy. 77, Ste. K2, Corpus Christi

There have also been store closures announced by Macy’s, JC Penney, Walmart, and Big Lots though none of the affected stores are in Texas.

Clothing company Gap has also advised it would close approximately 350 Gap and Banana Republic stores by the end of 2023. So far, 276 stores have been closed, leaving up to 74 store closures still to be announced.

Bath & Body Work has also stated that 50 of their stores will close this year, though they have yet to advise which locations they are. Electronics retailer Best Buy has also said up to 30 locations will close this year.

Should any of these be listed in Texas, I’ll update this article and keep readers informed of any new developments in the retail industry, so please make sure to follow me to get the latest updates.

Even the giant e-commerce retailer Amazon isn’t immune to these physical store closures, announcing that it is closing several Fresh groceries and Go convenience stores.

Your thoughts

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