These are the Walmart stores closing in the U.S. in December 2024

As Walmart grapples with shifting shopping trends and rising operational costs, it’s been trimming the fat by closing underperforming stores. As the year winds down, more Walmart locations are on the chopping block. Unlike the company-wide Thanksgiving pause, these closures are permanent. Here's what you need to know about the latest Walmart store closings.

Why is Walmart closing more stores in December?

Earlier this year, Walmart shut down 23 stores in 12 states. Places like Chicago, Portland and San Diego took a hit as the company tightened its belt. A mix of financial underperformance, rising operational costs and challenging lease renewals. Other closures throughout the year hit locations where foot traffic and profits had dwindled. The rise of online shopping has reshaped the retail landscape, and many Walmart locations were feeling the squeeze.

Which Walmart locations are closing?

This December, 11 more stores will be shuttered. California is bearing the brunt of it with five store closures, including San Diego, El Cajon, and West Covina. These are the locations that will be closing before the end of the year:

• 2121 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA
• 605 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA
• 2753 E. Eastland Center Dr., West Covina, CA
• 4080 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay, CA
• 40580 Albrae St., Fremont, CA
• 3579 S. High St., Columbus, OH
• 10400 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO
• 7025 W. Main St., Milwaukee, WI
• 4725 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody, GA
• 3101 Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA
• 1238 Putty Hill Ave., Towson, MD

Other major closures for 2024

Chain stores and restaurants around the country have been closing in this particularly challenging year for the industries. A combination of factors has led to the closing of locations of Walgreens, Red Lobster, Pizza Hut, TGIFridays and 7 Elevens in the U.S.