Macy’s at the Westmoreland Mall in Hempfield survived the latest round of store reductions announced this week, but its Pittsburgh Mills location in northern Allegheny County was not so fortunate.
The store at the struggling Pittsburgh Mills mall in Frazer is among 150 locations the New York City-based company plans to shutter over the course of this year as part of its “A Bold New Chapter” strategy.
About 14 of those stores, including the Pittsburgh Mills location, are set to close in the first quarter of 2026. Clearance sales at closing stores are expected to start in mid-January and last about 10 weeks, according to a company statement.
The future of the Monroeville Mall location also remains uncertain, as Walmart has purchased that property with plans to redevelop it.
Despite the national closures, Macy’s remains a staple for local shoppers.
On Friday, Cheryl Becker, 66, traveled from her Johnstown home to shop for new kitchenware at the Westmoreland Mall location east of Greensburg. Macy’s is now one of only two anchor department stores remaining at Westmoreland County’s lone indoor mall.
Becker said Macy’s is a regular stop for her and her husband.
“We’re usually here around the holidays, but I needed pots and pans and I wanted to see them and touch them before we bought them,” Becker said.
The store, which has been a presence at the mall since Macy’s took over the Pittsburgh-based retailer Kaufmann’s in 2006, was moderately busy Friday. Shelves appeared fully stocked as employees assisted customers through the two-story store.
It remains a go-to for Cindy Williams, 68, of Belle Vernon. She and her sister, Linda Lora, 66, of Georgia, shopped Friday afternoon as Williams purchased a new winter coat for her grandchild.
“I like Macy’s. I used to shop here when my kids were little. It’s where I bought their back-to-school clothes. This is where I get all my Fiestaware,” Williams said.
In Monroeville, Naydo Nance of Pittsburgh remains a loyal shopper.
“I’m petite, and I can shop for men’s clothing and cologne at Macy’s,” Nance said. “I don’t really do any shopping online — I’m ‘young-old-fashioned.’ If they close this one, I’d have to go out to Ross Park Mall, and I don’t want to do that.”
Tisha Fiore of Monroeville, who was also shopping Friday, said she values the brand selection.
“They have a good selection of makeup that you can’t always find elsewhere. I think Macy’s has more up-to-date stuff as opposed to a Burlington or Marshalls.”
In a memo to employees Thursday, Macy’s CEO Tony Spring said the company will continue to review its portfolio and make careful decisions about where and how to invest, including closing underproductive stores and streamlining operations.
Under the plan announced in February 2024, the national chain intends to invest in 350 core stores while expanding small-format locations. The strategy also includes opening 15 Bloomingdale’s stores and at least 30 new Bluemercury locations.
Last year, the retailer closed 66 stores, three of which were based in Pennsylvania. According to company records, those stores were in Philadelphia, Altoona and Exton, a suburb in Chester County.
Justin Vellucci and Haley Daugherty contributed. Rich Cholodofsky and Patrick Varine are TribLive staff writers. Rich can be reached at rcholodofsky@triblive.com. Patrick can be reached at pvarine@triblive.com.
