All articles tagged with #store closure
The popular Starbucks in California's Downtown Disney closed unexpectedly due to a strike by unionized baristas protesting for fair pay and working conditions, part of a broader nationwide dispute with Starbucks over contract negotiations.
Bed Bath & Beyond announced it will not open stores in California, citing overregulation and high costs, as part of its comeback after bankruptcy, with the company's leadership criticizing California's regulatory environment and focusing on opening smaller stores elsewhere.
Microsoft has stopped selling digital movies and TV shows on its Xbox and PC stores, marking a significant shift away from its original 'all-in-one' entertainment vision for Xbox, with existing purchases still accessible but no new content available. The move follows recent layoffs and studio cancellations, indicating a broader strategic change.
Microsoft is shutting down its Movies & TV storefront on the Microsoft Store as of July 18, meaning users can no longer purchase new movies or TV shows through the platform. Existing purchased content remains accessible via the Movies & TV app, but the storefront itself will be discontinued. Users are encouraged to switch to third-party streaming services for new content, marking the end of nearly 20 years of Microsoft's linear entertainment media sales.
The Xbox 360 has received a new system update, primarily affecting the dashboard's appearance and displaying ads for the newer Xbox Series X|S consoles, following the closure of the Xbox 360 store in July 2024. Despite the store's shutdown, backward-compatible games remain available, and online multiplayer support continues depending on publishers. Microsoft is actively developing new consoles and gaming hardware.
Harris Teeter will close its Tysons store on July 20 after 16 years, as part of a strategic market review that also includes closures of five stores in other locations. Employees are being offered transfers, and nearby stores remain accessible for customers. The Tysons store was a significant part of the community since 2009, helping transform the area into a destination.
Harris Teeter will close its North Bethesda Center store by July 20, 2025, as part of regional closures, but will continue serving customers at other locations in the area.
Safeway will close its Fillmore location in San Francisco due to safety and theft concerns, despite previous efforts by city leaders to keep it open. The store, which has served the community for 40 years, will close by February 7, 2024. Employees will be reassigned, and Safeway is working on a transition plan for the site, which may include housing and commercial space. Supervisor Dean Preston suggests the city should purchase the site to maintain a grocery store and provide affordable housing.
Microsoft has released the final sales list for the Xbox 360 store ahead of its closure on July 29, 2024. No new discounts were added, and some titles were removed due to previous listing errors. Most games on the list are not backwards compatible with modern consoles, so buyers should be cautious.
Capcom is promoting significant discounts on various Xbox 360 titles, including Resident Evil and Devil May Cry, ahead of the Xbox 360 store's closure on July 29th. While updated versions of some games will remain available on modern consoles, this is the last chance to purchase these classics in digital form for the Xbox 360.
Hy-Vee is closing its Cedar Rapids store on June 23, creating a "food desert" in the area. To ease the transition, the company will offer a free shuttle service to another Hy-Vee location, free grocery delivery within a mile of the store, and free pharmacy delivery. They will also support a mobile food pantry in partnership with HACAP. Community members, including Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell, have expressed concerns and are seeking long-term solutions to ensure the space continues to serve the community.
Wheatsville Food Co-op will close its Guadalupe Street location by the end of 2026 due to financial struggles and the upcoming construction of a light-rail line that will hinder access and deliveries. The co-op plans to shift to smaller stores to better serve neighborhoods and manage costs.
The Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store in La Plata, Missouri, is set to close in mid-April due to financial difficulties, with the store manager citing inventory issues and struggles under the previous manager. The closure will impact both customers and employees, with two other nearby stores also facing shutdowns. This announcement follows Family Dollar's plan to close nearly 1,000 locations in 2024.
Macy's decision to close its iconic store in San Francisco's Union Square has sparked controversy, with the workers' union suggesting that shoplifting may have been used as an excuse for the closure. While reports attribute the closure to rampant shoplifting, the union believes that this was a long-desired move by Macy's. The company announced plans to close 150 "unproductive" stores as part of a strategy to revitalize the brand, with the Union Square location potentially closing by 2025. Analysts emphasize that retail shrinkage involves more than just theft, and the closure decision has drawn attention to the broader challenges facing the retail industry.
REI, a popular outdoor equipment and clothing store, is set to close its long-time location in Santa Monica, California, at the end of February, leaving many shoppers upset. The closure comes after the recent shutdown of another major location in Portland, Oregon. Despite the disappointment, REI fans can still visit the newly opened location in Marina del Rey. The company cited a shift in customer needs and the overall operating environment as reasons for the closure, and it remains unclear if growing retail theft played a role.