4 Major Retail Chains Closing Doors in Virginia This February 2026

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

1. LL Flooring (formerly Lumber Liquidators)

A hometown giant shrinks in Richmond.

The ongoing bankruptcy saga of LL Flooring has reached a critical phase for its home state. Based in Henrico County, the company is implementing a significant reduction in operations this February, affecting both its retail footprints and logistics.

• The Details: The closure list includes the wind-down of the massive distribution center in Sandston, a move that signals a major shift for the company's local presence. Additionally, select retail showrooms in the Richmond and Hampton Roads areas are holding final liquidation sales.
• The Impact: This is more than just a store closing; it is a corporate contraction for a brand that has been a staple of the Virginia business community for decades, leaving significant industrial and retail vacancy in its wake.

2. Macy's

The anchor falls at Southpark Mall.

As part of Macy's "Bold New Chapter" strategy to shed 150 underperforming stores, the department store giant is shuttering its Southpark Mall location in Colonial Heights.

• The Status: The store is currently in the final weeks of its liquidation sale. Shoppers can expect discounts of 60-80% in February as the store aims to go dark permanently by early March.
• The Vibe: This closure leaves Southpark Mall without one of its primary traditional anchors. For residents in the Tri-Cities area (Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights), this removes a key fashion destination and raises questions about the future stability of the mall's remaining inline tenants.

3. Big Lots

The "Clean Sweep" hits Northern Virginia.

Following its bankruptcy restructuring, Big Lots is conducting a final "clean sweep" of its remaining Virginia stores. While many locations closed in late 2025, February 2026 marks the end of the line for several high-traffic locations in Northern Virginia.

• Locations to Watch: "Store Closing" banners are up at locations in Manassas and Fredericksburg, as well as remaining spots in Virginia Beach.
• The Deal: February serves as the final "everything must go" month. The retailer is aggressively liquidating furniture and pantry inventory to vacate these large-format boxes before spring lease renewals kick in.

4. Advance Auto Parts

A fleet reduction hits the company's former home.

Advance Auto Parts, which has deep roots in Roanoke, is executing a massive "fleet optimization" plan in 2026. The company is closing redundant stores to focus on its "Pro" business model, and Virginia is seeing a significant cluster of these cuts this month.

• The Strategy: The closures target "do-it-yourself" retail locations that are too close to other stores. Expect to see smaller neighborhood locations in Roanoke and Norfolk go dark, with customers being directed to nearby "Hub" stores.
• The Reality: For the casual car owner, this means fewer convenient corner spots to grab a quick battery or wiper blade, as the brand pivots toward serving professional mechanics.

February 2026 marks a significant contraction in Virginia's retail sector, particularly for brands with deep local ties. The downsizing of LL Flooring in Richmond and Advance Auto Parts in Roanoke strikes a chord in communities that once served as corporate hubs for these companies. Meanwhile, Macy's departure from Southpark Mall and Big Lots' continued exit from Northern Virginia highlight the broader national trend of large-format retailers retreating from "B-tier" malls and strip centers to stabilize their finances. Shoppers across the state can expect deep liquidation discounts this month, but also a rapidly shrinking map of brick-and-mortar options.