Seven Iowa Stores That Will Close Locations After The Holidays

It is the holiday shopping season, but some locations you are shopping at this year might not be around next year.

With more Iowa residents shopping online, and staffing brick-and-mortar stores becoming more difficult, the traditional holiday shopping trip might look different next year as you look for new locations for these stores.

Macy's

The above picture is from 2019.  When was the last time you saw this many cars at your local Macy's?  Well, you might again because there will be a lot less of them in 2025.  Macy's has expanded their list of stores that will be closing soon.

Like many stores, MSN says, "The decision comes as the retailer shifts its focus toward e-commerce and smaller-format stores in high-traffic areas."

JCPenny

But look they got David Beckham to show up at JCPenny.  How did that not save the company?

The once popular anchor store for malls across America is fading fast.  Malls aren't what they used to be and JCPenny isn't what it used to be.  They also plan to focus on "key stores" and their online shopping.

Best Buy

Best Buy is "only" closing 1-2% of their stores however anytime a store is associated with closing it's not a good thing.

Think of how big Best Buy is.  And now think of the small electronics you buy there.  They really don't need that much space.  Perhaps closing large stores and opening smaller more targeted stores could be the key to their future.

Sears

There has been a theme so far.  Another mall anchor store, Sears was known as the place where you could pick up a sweater for Grandma and a part for your snow blower.

There are already few remaining stores and with the company's massive financial woes, more stores are likely to close soon.

Foot Locker

So many of the mall anchor stores are closing. What about the mall stores? Yeah, they are struggling, too.

"Foot Locker plans to close hundreds of stores globally in 2025 as it repositions itself toward higher-growth markets and digital sales."

Victoria's Secret

Another mall store that is going to be closing locations will be Victoria's Secret.

According to MSN, Victoria's Secret has faced criticism for failing to adapt to modern consumer expectations and is looking to rebuild its brand and connect with a broader audience.

Family Dollar

It's not the first place you think of when it comes to holiday shopping.  But for those shopping on a budget, there will be fewer dollar gift locations in 2025.

The company plans to close a whopping 370 stores next year

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If you like to shop online this is good news for you.  All these stores should be focusing more on their online experience.  If you are a see it, touch it, buy it, person, your drive to one of these and more might be a bit farther for the next holiday season.