Over 200 jobs lost as Macy's closes stores in Metro Detroit

In Michigan, Macy's has announced the closure of its department stores located in Sterling Heights and Troy, affecting over 200 employees. The closures are scheduled for March 18, as indicated in Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications (WARN) filed with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. At the Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights, 117 jobs will be impacted, while 92 jobs will be lost at the Oakland Mall in Troy. These layoffs are part of a larger strategy by Macy's to shut down more than 60 locations nationwide as it seeks to streamline operations and focus investments on its remaining stores. The company had previously reported that the closures would primarily occur during the first quarter of the year, indicating a significant shift in its retail strategy aimed at countering economic pressures and changing consumer behavior. This move comes amid a retail industry trend where companies are reassessing their physical footprints in response to increasing online shopping and evolving market demands. Macy's plans to invest in enhancing the shopping experience at its 350 remaining stores through fiscal year 2026, signaling its intent to adapt and remain competitive in the dynamic retail environment.