While some areas like Frisco and New Braunfels are seeing new growth, many household names are shrinking their footprints or leaving the state entirely. For Texas shoppers, 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 Texas this year.
1. Conn's HomePlus
This is the most significant loss for Texas shoppers. The Woodlands-based furniture and electronics giant filed for bankruptcy and announced a plan to wind down operations entirely.
This is a massive hit to the local economy, as the chain was headquartered here. All locations across the state—from Houston and San Antonio to El Paso and Tyler—have been part of the liquidation process. "Going out of business" sales have cleared out inventory, and the large showrooms that were once staples for financing furniture and appliances are going dark.
2. GameStop
Another Texas-based giant is shrinking fast. Headquartered in Grapevine, the video game retailer has been aggressively closing stores as it pivots to a new business model.
Reports indicate that GameStop closed dozens of locations across Texas in January, affecting major markets such as Houston, Austin, and the DFW area. The company is focusing on profitability over store count, meaning the small strip-mall locations you visited for midnight releases are increasingly likely to be shuttered this year.
3. Big Lots
The discount furniture and pantry retailer filed for bankruptcy protection and has been shedding stores to survive. Texas has been the hardest-hit state in the country for these closures.
Dozens of locations have been marked for closure, with a heavy concentration in the Houston area, as well as stores in San Antonio, Round Rock, and College Station. Shoppers looking for bargain patio furniture or pantry staples should expect aggressive liquidation sales at these sites as the brand wipes out a significant portion of its local footprint.
4. Advance Auto Parts
The auto parts giant is pumping the brakes. Advance Auto Parts announced a massive restructuring plan to shutter over 700 locations nationwide to stabilize its finances.
Texas is seeing a specific wave of these cuts. The company is consolidating its footprint to focus on its "Pro" business (selling to mechanics) rather than retail DIY stores. This means smaller, redundant locations in saturated markets like Corpus Christi and McAllen are being consolidated into nearby hubs. If you have a warranty on a car battery, check if your local store is remaining open.
5. Walgreens
The pharmacy giant is in the midst of closing roughly 1,200 stores nationwide to cut costs. Texas is a prime target for these corrections due to the high density of locations.
Closures have specifically targeted underperforming stores in Houston, Lubbock, and other major metros. The chain has too many locations competing with one another. If you live in a neighborhood with multiple Walgreens within a short distance, the shuttles likely will shut down in 2026.
6. Family Dollar
Dollar Tree, the parent company of Family Dollar, is in the middle of a massive closure of nearly 1,000 stores nationwide. In Texas, where Family Dollar is a dominant presence in both urban neighborhoods and rural towns, the impact is widespread.
The closures are targeting stores hurt by inflation, theft, or shipping costs. Locations in the Rio Grande Valley and older suburbs of Dallas are under review. If your local store has been struggling with consistent inventory shortages or maintenance issues, it may be next on the list as the company finalizes its lease expirations this year.