The last couple of years have seen many major chains and stores close, and in 2024, some surprising ones decided to close locations across the country, affecting Idaho, Washington, and Utah. Not only did some close locations, but some also went out of business altogether, to the dismay of many. While 2025 is still a relatively new year, some places are already closing, with others to close in the coming months. Here are the stores that will likely be closing locations in Idaho, Utah, and Washington this year, and some that will go out of business.

Best Buy Closing Stores

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Best Buy has slowly been closing stores throughout the country over the last year, and unless one nearby has been closed, you may not have noticed. The once popular electronics store has been declining, even no longer selling movies and limiting its video games. They have announced more closures in 2025, with the exact locations still unknown. Don't be surprised if the closest one to you closes sometime this year. 

Big Lots Closing

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Big Lots announced they were going bankrupt last year and out of business. At the final minute, they were saved, but not before many stores already closed. What will happen to the remaining stores is still unknown. Some will likely still close, and others might be rebranded, but odds are high that the nearest Big Lots will see some changes in 2025. 

Denny's Closing Stores in Washing, Utah, and Idaho

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Denny's has long been a successful food chain across America, but near the end of 2024, they announced they would be closing 50 stores, with another 100 to close in 2025. The good news is that they are closing stores that are underperforming, but the bad news is that if that is one of your favorite locations, you may be looking for a new one by the end of this year. 

Is Dick's Closing in Idaho, Washington, or Utah?

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Unlike others on this list, the good news is that Dick's does not appear to be going out of business, but will be closing some stores across the country in 2025. They are expected to close to close to 35 locations, meaning there is a chance that one nearby could be on that list. 

JoAnn Closing Stores in the Northwest?

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JoAnn has announced that they will be closing stores in multiple states after filing for bankruptcy at the end of 2024. While no announcement has been made about stores in Idaho, Utah, or Washington at this time, with having filed for bankruptcy, you never know when a store could join the list of closures. 

Macy's Closing Stores Nationwide

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Macy's announced that they would be closing over 150 stores over a multi-year plan, but have seemed to increase that number as more and more stores across the country are closing. With many malls across Idaho, Utah, and Washington having a Macy's, odds are high a few of them will be on the list of stores closing in 2025. 

Walgreen's Closing Multiple Stores

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Walgreens is currently wrapped up in a lawsuit and things are not looking good. Before the lawsuit though, many drugstores and pharmacies had been closing, and Walgreens is set to close over 2,000 stores over the next few years. Walgreens has many locations in the Northwest and it is highly likely that a few, if not many, will close in 2025 and beyond. 

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It may have seemed like 2024 was the hardest year when it came to seeing popular stores close, but early in 2025, it seems like that may have been only the beginning. These are only a few of the stores known to close this year, but likely this list will grow as the months go by in 2025. Hopefully, the stores you enjoy most are not closing, but it is best to be prepared to say goodbye to the places above sometime this year.

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