While some areas like the East Valley are seeing new growth, many household names are shrinking their footprints or leaving the state entirely. For Arizona shoppers, this means it’s time to use those gift cards and prepare for empty storefronts at local plazas.
Based on recent bankruptcy filings, corporate restructuring announcements, and ongoing "fleet optimization" plans, here are six major retail chains closing locations in Arizona this year.
1. Conn’s HomePlus
This is the most significant hit for many Arizona homeowners. The Texas-based furniture and electronics retailer filed for bankruptcy and announced a plan to close its entire footprint in the state.
This affects all Arizona locations, including major stores in Phoenix (Thomas Rd, Dunlap Ave), Tempe (Arizona Mills), Chandler, Tucson, and Yuma. The company has already commenced "going out of business" sales. If you have financing plans or warranties with Conn's, you should check your account status immediately as the physical stores wind down operations.
2. Big Lots
The discount furniture and pantry retailer filed for bankruptcy protection and has been aggressively shedding stores to survive. Arizona has been one of the states hit hardest by these cuts.
A significant number of locations have been marked for closure, including stores in Mesa, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale, and Flagstaff. Shoppers looking for bargain patio furniture or home goods should expect aggressive liquidation sales at these locations as the brand wipes out a large portion of its local footprint.
3. Macy’s
The iconic department store continues its strategy of exiting struggling malls to focus on its best-performing sites. Macy's has confirmed a new round of closures as part of its "Bold New Chapter" plan.
In Arizona, the confirmed casualty this year is the location at Superstition Springs Center in Mesa. As the company focuses on its "go-forward" locations (like those at Scottsdale Fashion Square or Chandler Fashion Center), residents in the East Valley will see this longtime anchor store darken its windows.
4. Advance Auto Parts
The auto parts giant is pumping the brakes harder than almost any other retailer this year. Advance Auto Parts announced a massive restructuring plan to shutter over 700 locations nationwide to stabilize its finances.
Arizona is seeing specific cuts, with locations in Mesa (University Dr), Phoenix (Indian School Rd), and Prescott Valley marked for closure or sale. The company is consolidating its footprint to focus on its "Pro" business (selling to mechanics). This means your local DIY store could be consolidated into a nearby hub, leaving an empty box in the auto strip.
5. LL Flooring
Formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, this flooring retailer is closing its doors entirely. After failing to find a buyer during its bankruptcy process, the company announced a total liquidation of all stores nationwide.
This affects locations across the state, including stores in Phoenix and Tucson. Homeowners who were planning renovations should know that "all sales are final" and installation services have ceased. The storefronts will go dark once the remaining inventory is sold off.
6. Walgreens
The pharmacy giant is in the midst of closing roughly 1,200 stores nationwide to cut costs. Arizona is a prime target for these corrections because the Phoenix metro area is heavily saturated with pharmacies.
Closures have targeted underperforming locations that are too close to other Walgreens stores. If you live in a neighborhood with two Walgreens within a mile of each other—common in Phoenix and Tucson—it is highly likely one will shutter as this plan concludes in 2026.
