Macy's makes it official: Underperforming Sarasota, Tampa locations to close

The Macy's at WestShore Plaza maybe closing soon after the mall's owner paid $10 million for the store.
The Macy's at WestShore Plaza maybe closing soon after the mall's owner paid $10 million for the store.
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Department store giant Macy’s officially announced the stores it plans to close in 2025 as part of what it’s calling its Bold New Chapter strategy it announced last February. The list, 66 stores in total, includes a pair of Macy’s in the region, one in Sarasota and one in Tampa. 

 

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