Shock Closure: Macy’s to Exit Key Texas Markets – How Will This Impact You?

For generations, Macy’s has been more than just a department store—it’s been a staple of weekend shopping trips, holiday gift hunts, and last-minute outfit finds. But now, the retail giant is closing several stores across Texas, and it’s hitting home for a lot of shoppers.

Macy’s recently announced that it’s shutting down about 150 stores nationwide over the next three years as part of a major business shift. The company says it’s focusing on its strongest locations and luxury brands like Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury, but that doesn’t make it any easier for those who have relied on their local Macy’s for years.

Which Macy’s Stores in Texas Are Closing?

If you live in Texas, particularly in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, you might be losing your closest Macy’s. Here are the locations that are set to close:

• Fairview

• The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano

• Southlake Town Square

• West Bend in Fort Worth

• The Highlands of Flower Mound

Houston shoppers will also say goodbye to the Macy’s at Almeda Mall. And while these are the confirmed closures for now, more could be on the way as Macy’s continues to evaluate its stores.

Why Is Macy’s Closing These Stores?

Retail has changed a lot in the last decade. More people shop online now, and many prefer smaller, more specialized stores instead of giant department stores inside malls. As a result, foot traffic in many Macy’s locations has dropped, making it harder to keep some stores open.

To stay competitive, Macy’s is putting more energy into its high-performing stores and its luxury brands. The company hopes that by cutting weaker locations, it can make the shopping experience better at the stores that remain.

While this strategy may make sense from a business perspective, it’s still tough for shoppers who grew up with Macy’s as part of their routine.

What About the Employees and Nearby Businesses?

For employees at the closing stores, this news is heartbreaking. Macy’s says it will try to transfer workers to nearby locations, but for many, that won’t be an option. Those who can’t be placed elsewhere will receive severance packages and job placement assistance, but that doesn’t take away the uncertainty of suddenly losing a job.

Local malls and shopping centers will also feel the impact. Macy’s is often one of the biggest stores in a mall, bringing in shoppers who then visit smaller stores and restaurants nearby. Without that foot traffic, these businesses could struggle to keep up.

What’s Next for Macy’s?

Even though Macy’s is closing stores, it’s not going anywhere completely. The company plans to focus on 350 key locations, improving the shopping experience and making them more appealing to modern customers. Macy’s is also opening smaller-format stores, which will be easier to navigate and better suited to today’s shopping habits.

For Texas shoppers, this means Macy’s will still be around—just in a different way. While some stores will remain, others will disappear, leaving behind memories for longtime customers who have shopped there for years.