Joann is slated to close around 500 locations in 2025, and other retail chains are shutting down stores for a variety of reasons.

The iconic department store chain described the handful of store closures as isolated, but the broader retail landscape is bracing for a tough year. It’s not been a good start to 2025 when it comes to major retailers shuttering locations.

JCPenney will close eight locations this year, adding to the list of more than 200 closures since the company filed for bankruptcy five years ago.