Retail Giant Closing 21 Stores in New York

A major retailer has confirmed they are closing 21 of its stores in New York, including all of its Hudson Valley locations.

Last week we told you that the once popular mall staple Forever 21 was in jeopardy of filing for bankruptcy for the second time in the last five years. Back in 2019, Forever 21 announced it would be filing for bankruptcy protection, and now it appears they will be doing it again, and closing many of its stores in New York and New Jersey.

Forever 21 Exploring Options

The LA-based clothing company recently announced it was exploring its options as they continue to struggle to compete with online retail giants like Shein and Temu, who offer similar products at oftentimes cheaper prices. At the time, Forever 21's operating company, F21 OpCo said its options included a potential sale and the possibility of closing stores across the country. The company said that if it cannot find a buyer, it would reportedly close its remaining 350 stores.

Forever 21 Closing New York Stores

A week after announcing its plans, it appears that they have not found a buyer and have decided to close numerous stores across New York and New Jersey. According to WPIX, Forever 21 will reportedly close all of its New York stores including its Hudson Valley stores at the Galleria at Crystal Run in Middletown, NY and the Poughkeepsie Galleria in Poughkeepsie, NY. They will also be closing the following New York locations:

• South Shore Mall – Bay Shore
• Kings Plaza Shopping Center – Brooklyn
• Walden Galleria – Buffalo
• Woodbury Premium Outlets – Central Valley
• Tanger Outlets Deer Park – Deer Park
• Roosevelt Field – Garden City
• The Shops at Atlas Park – Glendale
• Smith Haven Mall – Lake Grove
• Times Square – Manhattan
• Seventh Ave-Penn Station – Manhattan
• Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls – Niagara Falls
• Tanger Outlet Riverhead – Riverhead
• Staten Island Mall – Staten Island
• Green Acres Mall – Valley Stream
• Eastview Mall – Victor
• Palisades Center – West Nyack
• The Westchester – White Plains
• Cross County Center – Yonkers
• Jefferson Valley Mall – Yorktown Heights

The company didn't provide a closing date for each store but when that information is available we will update this article.