Store Closings

March 3, 2022 In Store Closings

Amazon Abruptly Closes Its Bookstores: What Does It Mean For Its Retail Plans?

Amazon announced that it is closing 68 retail stores, which are comprised of Amazon Books, Amazon 4 Star and Amazon pop-up stores. This announcement has taken the retail world by surprise, particularly as the company recently had plans for further expansion of these concepts. The…

March 23, 2021 In Store Closings

Will a Tumultuous Year Bring about Turnaround for Chicago’s Magnificent Mile?

The Magnificent Mile has long been regarded as Chicago’s premiere shopping district and a destination for tourists and retailers alike. However, the future of the retail corridor has come into question as more and more brands have vacated their flagship locations in recent years. Economic…

June 26, 2020 In Store Closings

Microsoft Exits Retail: What Are The Implications For Other Brands?

A bit lost amid the wave of bankruptcies and massive announced store closures are some notable brands who are exiting the retail business. Microsoft announced that they are closing all 83 of their retail stores, both in the US and around the world. They will…