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# IKEA and other major retailers shutter stores in August shake-up

Major brands cut stores: IKEA, Macy’s, Kroger, Walgreens, and others are closing select U.S. locations this August as part of broader operational changes. Why closures now?: Retailers cite profitability pressures, changing consumer habits, and a pivot to online sales as key reasons for shutting underperforming stores. Impact on shoppers: Closures may disrupt routines, forcing customers to find new stores for groceries, pharmacy services, and household goods.

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