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in March, with discount and pharmacy chains making up the bulk of the shutdowns.
Dollar Tree closed 13 stores in March, the most among major U.S. retailers that month.
KEY POINTS
- 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.
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