Macy’s to Close Center City Philadelphia Store, Layoffs Expected for Over 100 Employees

Race Day Live (Philadelphia, PA) –  More than 100 employees will lose their jobs as Macy’s prepares to close its Center City Philadelphia store located in the historic Wanamaker Building. The company has filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, announcing the layoff of 128 employees.

Key Details:

• Location: 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
• Layoff Period: March 18 to March 31, 2025
• Historic Significance: The Wanamaker Building housed John Wanamaker’s flagship department store for decades before Macy’s opened its store there in 2006.

Despite the upcoming closure, Macy’s will continue to present the beloved Christmas light show in the Grand Court and host daily concerts of the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ until the store closes, as confirmed by the Friends of the Wanamaker Organ.

Statewide Impact of Macy’s Closures

The Philadelphia location is one of 66 stores Macy’s plans to close in early 2025 as part of a three-year strategy to shut down 150 stores. Four of these closures are in Pennsylvania,

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Macy’s Downsizing Plan

The store closures align with Macy’s broader restructuring initiative announced last year, aiming to shutter 150 stores over three years to streamline operations. Most of the 66 stores slated for closure are expected to shut down by the first quarter of 2025.

What Is the WARN Act?

The federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to provide at least 60 days’ notice before closing a business or initiating mass layoffs. This legislation is intended to protect employees, their families, and communities by offering time to prepare for economic transitions.