3 Major Retail Chains Closing Doors in Maine This February 2026

MAINE - The wave of retail contraction sweeping across New England has reached the Pine Tree State. As national retailers readjust their portfolios to combat shifting consumer habits and lease expirations, Maine is seeing a mix of confirmed closures and significant nearby losses that will impact local shoppers in February 2026.

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Here are the major retail chains closing doors in (and around) Maine this month.

1. Family Dollar

The discount chain owned by Dollar Tree Inc. continues its retreat from the state, following a string of closures over the last two years.

• Maine Impact: The Rockland location at 197 Park Street is permanently closing.
• The Details: Confirmed in late January, the store has posted signage announcing its final weeks of operation. The closure is driven by an expiring lease that the company chose not to renew. Liquidation sales are currently underway, with the doors expected to lock for good by the end of February 2026.
• The Context: This follows the closure of the Old Orchard Beach location in late 2025, continuing a trend of the "red banner" dollar stores fading from Maine towns while rival Dollar General continues to expand.

2. Macy’s (Regional Impact)

While Macy's has already reduced its footprint within Maine, a critical closure just across the border will force Southern Maine shoppers to drive further for their department store fix.

• Regional Impact: The Newington, NH location at The Mall at Fox Run is closing.
• The Details: As part of Macy’s "Bold New Chapter" strategy to close 150 underperforming stores, the Newington store—a primary shopping destination for residents of Kittery, York, and Eliot—is shuttering. Liquidation sales are active through February.
• What It Means for Mainers: With this closure, the closest full-line Macy's for many Southern Maine residents will now be the Maine Mall location in South Portland, likely increasing foot traffic there as the New Hampshire option disappears.

3. GameStop

The video game retailer is continuing its transition away from physical media, and Maine is feeling the pinch early this year.

• Maine Impact: The Topsham location at the Topsham Fair Mall has ceased operations.
• The Details: While the official final day was in early January, the void is being felt this February as the storefront sits dark. This closure leaves a gap in the Midcoast region, forcing gamers to travel to Augusta or Brunswick for immediate in-store needs.

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On the Watchlist: Orvis & Walgreens

Maine’s retail sector remains on alert for two other major brands that have announced significant national cutbacks for early 2026.

• Orvis: The Vermont-based outdoor retailer announced it would close 31 retail stores by early 2026 to focus on its core fly-fishing and hunting heritage. While the flagship-style outlet in Freeport is a staple of the town, the company has not publicly released the full list of closures, leaving loyal customers to watch closely as the brand downsizes its "lifestyle" locations.
• Walgreens: The pharmacy giant is in the midst of closing 1,200 stores nationally. Maine has already seen closures in recent years, and with the "optimization" plan continuing through February, underperforming locations with expiring leases remain vulnerable.

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