4 Major Retail Chains Closing Doors in Maryland This February 2026

Here are the four major retail chains shrinking their Maryland footprint in February 2026.

1. Macy's

The Headline: The final curtain for Marley Station.

While Macy's "Bold New Chapter" plan is closing stores nationwide, the impact is being felt acutely in Glen Burnie. The department store giant has confirmed that its location at Marley Station Mall is in its final weeks of operation.

• The Status: The liquidation sale is currently in its final "deep discount" phase. Fixtures are being sold, and the store is expected to go dark permanently by the end of the month or very early March.
• The Impact: This departure is a critical blow to Marley Station, which has struggled for years to retain traditional anchors. The closure leaves JCPenney as the last remaining department store in a mall that has otherwise pivoted to non-traditional tenants.

2. GameStop

The Headline: A massive sweep of the suburbs.

In a move that has surprised many local gamers, GameStop is executing a rapid fleet reduction across Maryland in early 2026. The company is closing over 400 stores nationwide this quarter, and the Old Line State is seeing a significant cluster of those closures.

Confirmed Closures: "Store Closing" banners have been spotted at locations in Gambrills (Village at Waugh Chapel), Severna Park (Marketplace), Ellicott City, and multiple spots in Baltimore (Perring Plaza, Parkside).

The Trend: The company is pivoting away from physical retail density to focus on e-commerce, meaning gamers in these hubs will now have to rely on digital downloads or drive to surviving locations in major power centers like Arundel Mills.

3. Big Lots

The Headline: The complete exit from Southern Maryland.

Following a turbulent bankruptcy process, Big Lots is conducting a final "clean sweep" of its remaining stores in Maryland. While many locations closed in late 2025, February 2026 marks the end of the line for the survivors.

• Locations to Watch: The final liquidation wave includes the stores in Prince Frederick and Waldorf, effectively ending the chain's presence in Southern Maryland.
• The Deal: Shoppers can expect "everything must go" sales to ramp up immediately, with the stores likely to be empty and locked up before spring arrives.

4. Family Dollar

The Headline: Lease expirations hit city and country alike.

As part of parent company Dollar Tree's massive strategy to close 1,000 Family Dollar stores as leases expire, a new batch of Maryland locations is on the chopping block for February.

• Affected Areas: The closures are affecting two distinct demographics: urban neighborhoods in Baltimore City (potentially creating food deserts) and rural communities on the Eastern Shore, where the store often served as a primary general store.
• The Reason: These locations were identified as "underperforming" or having significant theft issues, prompting the company to decline lease renewals for the 2026 fiscal year.