A new day, another round of retail store closures. This time, it’s Dollar General. The discount retailer is closing 96 of its stores in early 2025. 45 locations under its pOpshelf brand will also be shelved, with another 6 locations being converted into Dollar General stores.
This move comes as the company struggles to make profits, as inflation rises and consumer spending cools.
“While the number of closings represents less than one percent of our overall store base, we believe this decision better positions us to serve our customers and communities,” CEO Todd Vasos said, per their earnings statement.
While no specific locations have been named as of yet, Dollar General has over 20,000 stores in 48 states, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
These closures mark the third round of cuts from the budget retailer. 27 stores were shuttered in January, while 600 Family Dollar locations closed down last year due to similar financial concerns.
The retailer also announced in January that it’ll be adding 575 new stores to its portfolio by the end of 2025. However, it remains unclear whether these plans are still on the table.
These Dollar General closures are part of a larger trend of retail struggles. Other big brands and wholesalers like Kohl’s and Macy’s have also announced store closures, while legendary retailers like JOANN and Party City have officially shuttered, closing down all stores nationwide.
Ultimately, the retail landscape is changing, with some brands closing and others expanding. Thanks to rising costs (ahem, tariffs) and different spending habits, our favorite home decor spots are feeling the pressure. We’ll just have to wait how it all plays out.
Mel Curry (she/her) is the current assistant editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers everything from lifestyle to politics. You can often find her watching The Real Housewives of Atlanta or discovering local coffee roasters. Before joining Cosmo, she was an editorial assistant at Hearst Magazines, writing for Women’s Health, Elle, and more. Follow her on Instagram and the bird app aka Twitter.
