4 Major Chains Closing Doors in the Pittsburgh Region This February 2026

From the shuttering of department stores to the abrupt closure of popular dining spots in Robinson, here is what is closing in the Pittsburgh region this month.

1. Macy's (Pittsburgh Mills)

• The Status: Confirmed Closure / Liquidation Mode
• The Scoop: The retail decline of the Pittsburgh Mills complex in Tarentum has claimed its biggest victim yet. As part of Macy's "Bold New Chapter" strategy to shed 150 stores, the Pittsburgh Mills location has been officially cut.
• The Impact: Liquidation sales are expected to run through February and into March, but the store is effectively in its final days. This leaves the massive mall with even fewer anchor tenants, raising serious questions about the property's long-term viability.
• Why: The location was flagged as "underproductive" relative to the chain's healthier regional performers, such as Ross Park Mall and South Hills Village.

2. Rite Aid

• The Status: The Final Fade-Out
• The Scoop: The saga of the Philadelphia-based pharmacy chain is reaching its end in Western PA. Following a "shut it all down" announcement in late January, the remaining Rite Aid locations in the Pittsburgh region are going dark this month.
• The Impact: Residents in neighborhoods like Lawrenceville, Squirrel Hill, and Morningside—who may have seen their local stores cling to life during the 2025 cuts—are now facing a complete exit.
• Action Item: If you still have a prescription at a lingering Rite Aid, you likely have days, not weeks, to transfer it. Most files are being auctioned to Walgreens or Giant Eagle, but doing it yourself ensures you don't lose access to your meds.

3. Family Dollar

• The Status: Neighborhood Closures
• The Scoop: The national downsizing of the Family Dollar brand is hitting specific Pittsburgh-area communities hard this month. Confirmed locations on the "closing list" include the stores at 3300 Penn Avenue (Lawrenceville/Strip District border) and 400 E. Pittsburgh Street in Greensburg.
• Why: These closures are part of parent company Dollar Tree's plan to close 1,000 stores nationwide as leases expire. For many walkable Pittsburgh neighborhoods, this removes a critical source of affordable pantry staples.

4. Smokey Bones (Robinson Township)

• The Status: Abrupt Permanent Closure
• The Scoop: In a shock to the Robinson dining scene, the Smokey Bones barbecue restaurant has abruptly and permanently closed its doors.
• The Impact: Unlike the slow-motion exit of Macy's, this closure happened with almost no warning in late January, leaving a prime piece of real estate in the Robinson commercial corridor empty as February begins.
• The Trend: This follows a wave of casual-dining closures (such as TGI Fridays) in the suburbs, as chains struggle with rising food costs and shifting consumer habits.

February 2026 is a month of significant contraction for Pittsburgh retail. The loss of Macy's at Pittsburgh Mills is a heavy blow to the region's northern suburbs. At the same time, the final exit of Rite Aid creates immediate "pharmacy deserts" in several city neighborhoods. Meanwhile, the loss of Family Dollar on Penn Ave removes a key budget option for city residents.