Shoppers can expect changes from stores including:
1. Abercrombie & Fitch has eliminated 150 positions within its corporate offices
What does that mean for consumers? Though the company declined to comment on any more store closures, the teen-clothing retailer announced 60 stores would shut down back in August. READ MORE HERE
2. The Limited has closed all stores and filed for bankruptcy
The parent company of women's clothing store The Limited has filed for relief under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. After closing all of its brick-and-mortar stores earlier this month, the retailer told customers they could still shop exclusively online. However, the website has also been taken down. READ WHY HERE
3. Macy’s will shut down 68 stores in the coming months
Macy's will close locations in Columbus, Sandusky and Steubenville. More than 193 employees will be impacted in Ohio. READ WHY HERE
4. Sears announced another round of store closures
Sears Holdings will close another round of Sears and Kmart stores before April. Four locations will close down in Ohio. Experts expect the closings to continue in 2017 as retailers bring in less revenue through brick-and-mortar stores.READ HERE
5. Kmart will eliminate positions and close stores this year
Kmart, also owned by Sears Holdings, will close seven stores in Ohio. Two Kmart locations, Indian Ripple in Beavercreek and Woodman Drive in Dayton, remain in the Dayton area.READ IF THEY WILL CLOSE HERE
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