Related: Formerly bankrupt giant retail chain closing more stores Retail bankruptcies aren’t guaranteed to lead to store closures, but that’s often an end result. In the course of restructuring, it’s common for struggling retailers to shutter underperforming locations and reduce their overall footprint.

The number of retail store closures is expected to double this year to 15,000, with workers struggling with inflation, stagnating wages and record credit card debt.

Some experts are saying that this is part of a “ retail apocalypse .” And more than 15,000 stores — many of which are popular brands — are expected to be casaulities in 2025.

Last year was marked but a large number of retail store closings and it appears that trend will continue in 2025.JCPenny is the latest retailer to serv

Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S. — or more than half of its current nationwide footprint.

From department store chains to specialty clothing stores, these six retailers are closing stores. Here's where and when Arizona stores are affected.