The closures are part of Macy's "Bold New Chapter" strategy, which was announced in February 2024. The reorganization, the company revealed at the time, involved closing 150 stores nationwide within three years and a pivot to a greater focus on luxury sales.

Macy's aims to close 150 "underproductive" stores over three years, while investing in the 350 locations it has deemed worth continuing to operate as part of its "Bold New Chapter

Macy's released a list of 66 of the "underproductive" stores it is closing. The retailer plans to close about 150 in its revitalization plan.

The move is part of the department store chain’s plan to shutter 150 underperforming locations by the end of 2026.

The company did not say when the Kingston Macy's would close, and a manager at the location said staff had not been given a closure date, but declined further comment.

Macy’s closed the Gateway store in 2017. It also closed stores in Moscow in 2016, Twin Falls in 2017, Lewiston in 2020 and Idaho Falls in 2021. Including the clearance store and the forthcoming Coeur d’Alene closure, that’s eight Macy’s closures in the state since 2010.

Macy’s Inc. unveils a list of more than 60 stores slated to close this year as the retailer struggles to right itself amid diminishing foot traffic at remaining stores and breathe new life into its business.

The closures are the latest in a cost-cutting campaign that has shuttered hundreds of locations in a bid to stave off online retailers and other rivals.

Macy's has released a list of 66 "underproductive" stores it plans to close, three are in Georgia. More closures are expected at a later date.

Macy's said on Thursday that it plans to close 150 stores in 22 states throughout the country for underperformance as the company's next step in finding its way to profitability again.