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  • Which big-name chains could shutter more stores near Duluth next year?

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📰 News we're reading

• Multiple GA Retailers Planning 2026 Closures: See List (patch.com) — Duluth shoppers have already seen two Macy’s stores close in 2025, part of a broader wave of national chains downsizing locations across Georgia through 2026. The story outlines which big-name retailers are planning or considering additional closures, helping you gauge how local shopping options and jobs could be affected in nearby cities like Suwanee, Lawrenceville, Buford, and beyond.
   

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