2 National Retailers Closing Locations In Westbrook — Clearance Sales Going On Now

WESTBROOK, CT — Two more stores are closing at Westbrook Outlets. H&M's last day will be Jan. 18, and J Crew's last day will be Jan. 20.

J Crew is "offering amazing deals to clear their inventory prior to closing," according to Charlie Guthrie, general manager for Westbrook Outlets.

H&M, which has been open at the outlet mall since 2018, is also offering discounts. Sales up to 70% storewide are going on at both J Crew and H&M.

H&M Media Relations confirmed the closing. "Assessing and reviewing our store portfolio to adapt to changing customer behavior is something that we have done ever since we opened our first store," the company said in a statement.

The news comes as plans to demolish the outlet mall to make way for a huge mixed-use project are progressing.

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The $425 million development was first revealed in 2024. It's anticipated to include 595 apartments, 100 townhomes, a new hotel, restaurants, and entertainment space.

However, Guthrie said the "permit process for our redevelopment is slowly moving forward but we have a long way to go." The outlets are planning for continued operations through at least fall of this year.

To that end, two short-term tenants will be coming to the outlet mall in February and March. Guthrie said more details will be available when once agreements for the tenants are executed.

Westbrook Outlets also has a full schedule of events and festivals, including the following:

• Feb. 7, Mid-Winter Book & Crafter Festival co-hosted by Connecticut Book Festivals.
• March 28, Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Festivities.
• April 18 and 19, Weekend POP UP Market co-hosted by Connecticut Book Festivals
• April 25, The Casting Call, Actor and Talent Search hosted by TKManagement
• May 16, Flavor Fest hosted by MD Productions
• May 20 to 25, Annual Spring Carnival hosted by Rockwell Amusements
• July 11, Connecticut Christmas in July Festival co-hosted by Connecticut Book Festivals.

H&M still has several locations in the state, including in Farmington, Milford, Norwalk, Manchester, Danbury, and Trumbull.

J Crew has five other stores in the state in Farmington, Greenwich, New Canaan, New Haven, and Westport.