# in March, with discount and pharmacy chains making up the bulk of the shutdowns.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · Newsweek*

## Key points

- Dollar Tree closed 13 stores in March, the most among major U.S. retailers that month.
- The majority of Dollar Tree closures were concentrated in the Northeast, especially New Jersey and New York.
- Dollar Tree plans to close about 75 stores in 2026 while opening 400 new locations.
- CVS led store openings in March with six new locations, despite also closing five stores.
- Retailers are selectively closing underperforming stores due to inflation, changing habits, and lease expirations.

**Companies:** Dollar Tree, CVS, Walgreens, Family Dollar, Publix, Target
**Countries:** United States

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