Whole Foods opened three new stores along the East Coast, including a 42,000 square-foot store in Boynton Beach, FL, a 44,000 square-foot store in Nashua, NH, and a similar sized store in Stamford, CT. These openings follow two in October, a 42,000 square-foot store in Hyannis, MA, and a 50,000 square-foot store in Phoenix, AZ (a relocation of an existing store in Paradise Valley, AZ). Currently, Whole Foods operates more than 520 locations in the U.S.

Looking ahead to 2025, check out the adjacent map for future openings, according to our Retail Openings & Closings map. 

Macy's is facing pressure from activist investors, who want management to curb capex, repurchase shares, evaluate strategic alternatives from the stronger performing luxury Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury businesses and separate its real estate holdings from the operating assets, which it believes are worth between $5 billion and $9 billion. Meanwhile, management said it would increase its targeted store closures for this year to about 65 and its expects to generate sale proceeds of about $275 million from store sales.

The below chart shows Macy's store count changes over the last six years for Macy's, Macy's Backstage, Bluemercury, and Bloomingdale's, according to data available on poi.retailstat.com. 

The Container Store is reportedly preparing to file bankruptcy in "the coming weeks,” amid losses and liquidity issues. The reports state that the Company will seek Chapter 11 protection with a plan in place for lenders to take control. Last month, the Company was in advanced talks with lenders to provide additional capital. However, those conversations have since pivoted to restructuring talks.

Party City Holdco is reportedly considering a potential second bankruptcy filing following its Chapter 11 filing nearly two years ago. The Company exited that bankruptcy in October 2023 having only closed 68 stores, leaving it with about 800 upon emergence. Reports now indicate that the Company may file and close down all locations, though it is supposedly searching for a way to keep some stores in operation. It has also retained AlixPartners as financial advisor to assist with the process.

According to sources, Walgreens Boots Alliance is in talks to sell itself to private-equity firm Sycamore Partners, LP. Reports state that Walgreens and Sycamore have been discussing a deal that could be completed early next year, assuming negotiations continue. There is speculation that Sycamore may sell off pieces of the business or engage partners.

For Walgreens' 2025 proposed store activity plans, as compiled by our Retail Openings & Closings tracker, see the adjacent map.