Fact Check: Macy’s Decision on Haywood Mall Location

Fact check: Macy’s decision about Haywood Mall location

Macy’s announced that 150 unproductive namesake stores will close over the next three years. The February announcement sparked rumors in Greenville in March. Posts on social media wondered whether or not Greenville’s location in the Haywood Mall would be one of the stores shutting down.

FOX Carolina News reached out to Macy’s to find out if the Greenville location is among the stores closing. A representative for Macy’s confirms Macy’s Haywood Mall will stay open. In a statement, a spokesperson said, “Our new strategy is designed to return Macy’s, Inc. to profitable growth and enhance the customer experience. We intend to close approximately 150 Macy’s stores over the next three years. This allows us to focus our investments and resources on Macy’s go-forward locations, including full line, furniture and current off-mall locations and Bloomie’s, Bloomingdale’s The Outlet and Bluemercury stores. We look forward to continuing to serve our customers at Macy’s Haywood Mall.”

As part of the corporate changes, Macy’s also announced that it would open more of its small format locations. FOX Carolina News asked Macy’s if the company would confirm whether or not one of these new stores (Bloomingdale’s or Bluemercury) will be coming to the Upstate. The representative said, “In October, we announced plans to accelerate the expansion of our Macy’s small format stores, opening up to 30 additional locations through 2025. We continue to explore new locations and will share more details as we finalize our plans.”

Macy’s decision to close 150 unproductive namesake stores has raised concerns among customers about the fate of the Haywood Mall location in Greenville. Social media posts speculating about the potential closure prompted FOX Carolina News to reach out to Macy’s for clarification.

A representative from Macy’s confirmed that the Haywood Mall location in Greenville will not be closing. The company stated that their new strategy is focused on returning Macy’s, Inc. to profitable growth and enhancing the customer experience. While approximately 150 stores will be closing over the next three years, the Haywood Mall location will remain open.

Macy’s intends to shift their investments and resources to their go-forward locations, including full line stores, furniture and off-mall locations, as well as Bloomie’s, Bloomingdale’s The Outlet, and Bluemercury stores. The company reassured customers that they will continue to serve them at the Haywood Mall location.

In addition to closing unproductive stores, Macy’s also announced plans to open more small-format locations. FOX Carolina News inquired about the possibility of a Bloomingdale’s or Bluemercury store opening in the Upstate. While Macy’s did not provide a definitive answer, they stated that they announced plans in October to accelerate the expansion of their small-format stores, with up to 30 additional locations expected to open by 2025. The company is exploring new locations and will provide more details once their plans are finalized.

Macy’s decision to close 150 namesake stores is part of their ongoing efforts to adapt to changing consumer preferences and improve their financial performance. By focusing on their most successful locations and investing in smaller, more specialized formats, Macy’s aims to provide a better shopping experience for their customers.

While some customers may have been concerned about the fate of the Macy’s Haywood Mall location in Greenville, the company has confirmed that it will remain open. Customers can continue to enjoy shopping at the Haywood Mall Macy’s, knowing that the store is part of Macy’s strategy for profitable growth and enhanced customer experience.

In conclusion, Macy’s Haywood Mall location in Greenville, South Carolina will not be closing. The store will continue to serve customers as Macy’s focuses on their go-forward locations and opens new small-format stores.