Dozens Of PA Chain Stores Close In 2019

PENNSYLVANIA — The brick-and-mortar retail landscape continued its decline in Pennsylvania in 2019, with several national chains announcing store closings.

Some, such as Kmart, are adding to a list of stores already slated for closure. Others, such as Bed Bath & Beyond, say they're scaling back retail operations.

A.C. Moore, the popular arts and crafts chain, will close all of its stores, the company announced this fall. Several clothing retailers, including Forever 21 and Dressbarn, are among the stores that are closing or will soon close.

Here's a look some of the national retailers that announced Pennsylvania store closings in 2019:

Kmart, Sears

Kmart announced another round of store closings; 11 more Pennsylvania stores closed in the second half of 2019. READ MORE.

Bed Bath & Beyond

Bed Bath & Beyond, the popular home store with 29 locations in Pennsylvania, announced that underperforming locations may close or be relocated in the near future. READ MORE.

A.C. Moore

A.C. Moore will close all stores, the company announced in November. The chain, owned by Nicole Crafts, said it has decided to "exit its retail operations" by closing all A.C. Moore stores "as part of a broader strategic plan." READ MORE.

J.C. Penney

J.C. Penney announced in early 2019 it had plans to close 24 Pennsylvania locations in 2019. READ MORE.

Charlotte Russe

Charlotte Russe announced in March it would shutter all of its stores. As a result, more than 400 stores closed. READ MORE.

Destination Maternity

The retail chain Destination Maternity announced plans to close 201 locations as the maternity apparel company continues through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection case. READ MORE.

Forever 21

Forever 21 announced this fall it would close 178 stores across the country. The announcement comes after the company, a staple of the teen retail scene since 1984, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. READ MORE.

Payless ShoeSource

Payless ShoeSource closed all of its U.S. stores as part of a bankruptcy filing. READ MORE.

Dressbarn

All Dressbarn stores will be closing by the end of the year, the company announced. Some locations have already closed. "We have received overwhelming landlord support for our plan, which will allow us to implement our wind-down in a manner that provides the best recovery for our landlords. Further, we are current, and expect to remain so, with our vendors and suppliers," Steven Taylor, Dressbarn CFO, said in a statement over the summer.

Walgreens

The national pharmacy chain has plans to close 200 stores in 2019, the company said in an August SEC filing.

Pier 1

The home wares and furnishings chain has plans to close 57 stores by the end of 2019, USA Today reported. A list of locations was not released by the company.

Charming Charlie

Women's fashion accessory retailer Charming Charlie filed for bankruptcy will close its roughly 260 stores across the country, including 13 in Pennsylvania. READ MORE.