FLORIDA STATE - The Florida retail market is undergoing a major recalibration this spring. As we enter April 2026, several iconic brands and discount giants are finalizing their departures from the Sunshine State. Driven by bankruptcy liquidations and corporate shifts toward digital-first strategies, these closures are impacting shopping centers from the Panhandle to the Keys.
Here are the five major retail chains closing doors in Florida this month.
1. Big Lots
Following a massive Chapter 11 reorganization, Big Lots is shuttering nearly 25% of its Florida locations this month. With over two dozen stores slated for closure, April 30 marks the final day for several communities. High-traffic areas seeing total liquidations include:
- Boca Raton (State Road 7)
- Coconut Creek (Coconut Creek Pkwy)
- Miami (W. Flagler St and NW 167th St)
- Orlando, Tampa, and Palm Beach County locations
2. Macy’s
Macy’s is in the final stages of its "Bold New Chapter" plan, which involves closing 150 underperforming stores nationwide by the end of 2026. This April, the brand is specifically targeting its standalone furniture galleries and secondary mall anchors for closure. Final liquidation sales are concluding at:
- Pembroke Pines (Pines Blvd - Furniture)
- Fort Lauderdale (N. Federal Hwy - Furniture)
- Miami (South Dixie Hwy - Furniture)
- Tampa (Westshore Plaza)
3. Walgreens
The pharmacy giant is continuing its multi-year plan to shutter 1,200 stores by 2027. This April, Walgreens is focusing on its "clustering" strategy in Florida, closing low-traffic pharmacies that are within close proximity to larger, modernized hubs. While the company has 243 stores in the state, several branches in Miami (NW 7th Ave) and the Jacksonville area are finalized for closure this month as their leases expire.
4. Conn’s HomePlus & Badcock Home Furniture
Following a total business liquidation order, the parent company of Conn’s HomePlus and Badcock Home Furniture is shuttering all remaining Florida storefronts. This marks a massive exit for the home goods sector in the state. Final "Going Out of Business" sales are reaching their 90% off peaks in:
- Ocala (SW 24th Ave)
- Bradenton, Pinellas Park, and Port Richey
- Multiple locations across Orlando and Lakeland
5. Express
After its bankruptcy filing and subsequent sale to a new investor group, the fashion retailer Express is "right-sizing" its Florida footprint. While the brand is maintaining its most profitable flagship stores, it is exiting several key mall markets this month to focus on digital growth. Final closure dates are set for mall-based shops in Tampa (Citrus Park) and Clearwater (Countryside Mall), as well as the Lincoln Road location in Miami Beach.
Important Information for Florida Shoppers
- Final Liquidations: At Big Lots and Conn’s HomePlus, inventory markdowns have reached their absolute maximum. Expect discounts of 80% to 90% during these final weeks. Note that all sales at these locations are final.
- Gift Card Alert: Consumer advocates strongly recommend using any remaining gift cards for Big Lots, Express, or Conn's immediately. Once the final doors lock on April 30, these credits may become void or extremely difficult to redeem through bankruptcy courts.
- Prescription Transfers: For any closing Walgreens locations, patient records are typically transferred automatically to the nearest surviving branch. You can check the Walgreens mobile app to confirm your new pickup point before your next refill.