2 weeks Retail apocalypse: 15,000 stores could close in 2025, with Party City, Big Lots, Walgreens, 7-Eleven, Macy’s on the doomed list Fast Company

It’s no secret that 2024 was a tough year for many retailers. From home goods stores like LL Flooring, to pharmacy chains like Walgreens, to automotive parts providers like Advance Auto Parts, numerous retailers announced store closures last year.