Store, Mall, and Private Business Closings Today (March 13, 2026)

As of the morning of Friday, March 13, 2026, a significant late-winter weather system is moving across the Northern United States, while major retail liquidations continue to reshape the physical landscape of suburban shopping.

Below is the status report for major retail, malls, and financial institutions.

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📢 Important News & Announcements

• ❄️ Winter Storm & Blizzard Warnings: The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings through March 14 for much of Montana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Maine. Interior regions are bracing for up to 3 feet of snow, creating whiteout conditions and hazardous travel.

• 🌊 Atmospheric River Event: A long-duration atmospheric river is impacting the Pacific Northwest (Washington and Oregon) today, with heavy rain leading to a high risk of flash flooding and landslides in mountainous areas.

• 🏦 Bank Branch Consolidations: Bank of America and Chase are scheduled to complete nine branch closures each between February and today, March 14, as part of their 2026 digital-first pivot. Check local mobile apps for specific site statuses.

• 🛍️ Luxury Retail Pullback: Saks Global (following its January Chapter 11 filing) is in the process of closing 15 additional stores, including locations in Chicago, Chevy Chase (MD), and Costa Mesa (CA). Liquidation sales are active at these sites.

• 🌪️ Severe Weather Drills: Today marks the conclusion of Severe Weather Awareness Week in several states (VA, DE). Expect local sirens and “Statewide Drill” alerts around 9:45 AM, though these are practice tests and not actual emergencies.

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Tri-State & New England (NY, NJ, CT, MA, ME)

Severe winter weather is primarily affecting Maine and interior Northern New England.

Business / Mall Name	Operating Status (March 13, 2026)	Notes
Roosevelt Field Mall (NY)	OPEN	Regular hours (10 AM – 8 PM). No disruptions reported.
American Dream Mall (NJ)	OPEN	Regular hours. New exhibitions for the US 250th Anniversary are debuting today.
Maine Retailers (Portland/Bangor)	MODIFIED	Expect early closures after 4 PM as the heaviest snowfall and wind gusts hit the coast.
Wegmans / ShopRite	OPEN	Regular hours in NJ/CT/NYC. Maine locations warning of delivery window cancellations.

Midwest & Northern Plains (WI, MI, MN, MT)

Major blizzard conditions are impacting operations in these states.

Business / Mall Name	Operating Status (March 13, 2026)	Notes
Walmart / Target	VARYING	Stores in Taylor, Price, and Menominee Counties (WI) may close early due to NWS Winter Storm Warnings.
King of Prussia Mall (PA)	OPEN	Regular hours. Currently unaffected by the northern weather systems.
Costco	OPEN	Normal operations, though high demand for winter salt and fuel is reported in Montana and Michigan.
Chase / Wells Fargo	DRIVE-THRU ONLY	Select branches in Northern Minnesota have moved to drive-thru only to ensure staff safety.

West & Pacific Northwest (WA, OR, CA)

Atmospheric river conditions are the primary disruption factor here.

Business / Mall Name	Operating Status (March 13, 2026)	Notes
Saks Fifth Avenue (CA)	PERMANENT CLOSURE	The South Coast Plaza location is officially in its final liquidation phase.
Pacific NW Retail	OPEN / MODIFIED	Businesses in low-lying areas of Western WA/OR are monitoring flood levels; temporary street-level access may be restricted.
BofA / Wells Fargo	OPEN	Standard hours. Digital services recommended for customers in flood-prone zones.

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Summary of Permanent Closures

• REI: The Marlton, NJ location is now officially closed as of Q1 2026.

• Macy’s: The current wave of 80 planned 2026 closures continues; check your local mall directory for “Final Clearance” signage.

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