Macy’s in Center City Philadelphia to close; one of 66 stores closing, including the location at Exton Square Mall

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The Macy’s department store in Center City Philadelphia is closing its doors for good, the company announced Thursday afternoon.

The store, located in the historic Wanamaker building at 1300 Market Street, is one of 66 closing nationwide. Also on the list of closings is the Macy’s at Exton Square Mall in Chester County.

Macy’s said in a press release that the closings are part of its “Bold New Chapter” strategy, which is designed to “return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth.”

The plan, announced in February 2024, includes closing a total of 150 stores over a three-year period.

The company said it will eventually move forward with 350 stores.

In a statement, Macy’s chairman and CEO said the closings will allow the company to focus on its remaining locations.

At a news conference, city officials acknowledged that the news is disappointing.

“This is sad news for many Philadelphians. Macy’s, and Wanamaker’s before, has been more than just a department store. It has been a beloved part of our city’s cultural fabric, home to treasured traditions like family trips to see the Christmas light show and hear the greatness of Wanamaker- the pipe organ,” said Alba Martinez, director of commerce for the City of Philadelphia.

However, Martinez said the closing is not an end, but rather a new beginning for the Wanamaker building and for Market East.

She went on to say the city envisions a mix of possible uses for the Wanamaker building, such as retail, restaurants, housing, cultural attractions and more.

The company released a list of store closings Thursday.

The recently announced closures are:

1. Superstition Springs Center | AZ

2. Broadway Plaza | Approx

3. Hillsdale Furniture | Approx

4. Sunrise Mall | Approx

5. Westminster Mall | Approx

6. NewPark Mall | Approx

7. Mission Valley Home | Approx

8. Otay Ranch Town Center | Approx

9. Village at Corte Madera | Approx

10. Downtown Plaza | Approx

11. Northfield Stapleton | CO

12. Boynton Beach Mall | FL

13. Ft Lauderdale Furniture | FL

14. Pembroke Furniture | FL

15. South Dade Furniture | FL

16. West Shore Plaza | FL

17. Altamonte Furniture | FL

18. Southgate | FL

19. Gwinnett Furniture | GO

20. Gwinnett Place GA

21. Johns Creek Town Center | GO

22. Silver Lake Mall | ID

23. White Oaks Mall | IL

24. Acadiana Mall | LA

25. Independence Mall | MUST

26. The security square | MD

27. Harford Malle | MD

28. Grand Traverse Mall | MI

29. Lakeside Catfish | MI

30. Oakland Mall | MI

31. Genesee Valley Center | MI

32. Maplewood Mall | MN

33. Burnsville Center | MN

34. Metro North Mall | Mo

35. South County Mall | Mo

36. Essex Green | Shopping center | NJ

37. Sea success | NEW

38. Melville Mallf | NEW

39. Queens Place | NEW

40. Sheepshead Bay | NEW

41. Mall at Greece Ridge | NEW

42. Sunrise Mall | NEW

43. Brooklyn | NEW

44. Staten Island Furniture | NEW

45. Fordham Place | NEW

46. ​​Fairfield Commons | Oh

47. Franklin Park | Oh

48. Streets of Tanasbourne | OR

49. Salem Center | OR

50. Logan Valley Mall | ON

51. Exton Square Mall | ON

52. Philadelphia Center City | ON

53. Wyoming Valley Mall | ON

54. Egebane | TN

55. Almeda Mall | TX

56. Fairview | TX

57. Shops at Willow Bend | TX

58. Southlake Town Square | TX

59. West Bend | TX

60. Highland of Blomsterhøj | TX

61. Southpark Mall | VA

62. South Hill Mall | WA

63. Redmond Furniture | WA

64. Kitsap Mall | WA

The previously announced closures are:

65th Streets at Southglenn Furniture | CO

66. Boca Raton Furniture | FL