The decline of big retail stores is making headlines daily, from Big Lots to Party City. While these major chains are struggling or outright collapsing, there is new hope for our small businesses.

Unfortunately, some of them have had to change their routines in recent months, or will soon, as some of their preferred stops plan to close. Here's a look at some of the national chains that have announced bankruptcies and closures in recent months.

Companies like Red Lobster and Big Lots closed locations on the Treasure Coast last year because of bankruptcy.

Here's a list of companies that hit hard financial times this year: Joann Fabrics closing up to 500 stores in US after 2nd bankruptcy. The news keeps getting worse for fans of fab

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The closing of many Big Lots stores, as part of its bankruptcy, come in tandem with closures announced by other retailers such as Macy's, Kohl's and Party City, and more recently, JCPenney and Joann. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Joann Fabrics is the latest retailer planning to close stores, joining Big Lots, Macy's, Kohl's, JCPenney and more. See the stores closing in 2025.

Joann, a fabric and craft chain, is the latest retailer to announce mass store closures in 2025, following Big Lots, Macy's, Kohl's, JCPenney and Party City. USA TODAY reported that the closures ...

A research firm already has tracked more than 2,000 planned closings this year thanks to late 2024 and early 2025 announcements from brands like Party City, Big Lots, Kohl’s and Macy’s.

Party City stores across the country started shutting down in December 2024. Here’s what could happen to some of those spaces.