Retail centers and their landlords and tenants must adapt or die as consumer preferences and purchasing methods rapidly change. Here’s a partial list of store closures for 2017:
J.C. Penney 138
Sears Holding: 108 KMart and 42 Sears
Macy’s: 68
Radio Shack: 187 (552 by 2020)
Abercrombie & Fitch: 60
Gap: 175
Guess: 60
Wet Seal: 171
Crocs: 160
The Limited: 250
American Apparel: 110
BCBG: 120
Payless ShoeSource: 400-500
GameStop: 150+
Staples: 70
CVS: 70
