Store, Mall, and Private Business Closings Today (March 18, 2026)

📢 Important News & Announcements

❄️ Freeze Warnings & Storm Alerts: The National Weather Service has issued Freeze Warnings through 10:00 AM today for Georgia and the Carolinas, threatening outdoor plumbing and garden center inventory. Overnight, Tornado Watches were active for the Atlanta metro; while the immediate threat has passed, some local businesses are reporting minor debris-related delays.
🏗️ Macy’s “Bold New Chapter” Closures: Liquidation sales are now officially underway at 14 underperforming locations slated for 2026 closure. Notable impacts include the Livingston Mall (NJ) and Niagara Falls Blvd (NY) locations.
🚰 Boil Water Advisories: A significant precautionary boil water advisory remains in effect for Upper Northwest Washington, D.C. following a loss of pressure. Local coffee shops and small eateries in the affected zone may have limited menus or temporary closures.
🏦 Banking Shift: Wells Fargo and Bank of America continue their aggressive 2026 branch consolidation. Residents in California, New York, and Connecticut are encouraged to use mobile apps as dozens of local “legacy” branches have transitioned to permanent closure this month.

Business / Mall Name	Operating Status	Notes
Roosevelt Field Mall (NY)	OPEN	Regular hours (10 AM – 8 PM). All anchors operational.
American Dream Mall (NJ)	OPEN	Regular hours. No disruptions to indoor theme parks.
Macy’s (Livingston/Ramsey)	PERMANENT CLOSING	Final liquidation sales; hours may be reduced as inventory thins.
ShopRite / Stop & Shop	REGULAR	Fully operational; no weather-related supply chain delays.
Chase / BofA / Wells Fargo	OPEN	Standard hours. Check mobile apps for specific “Consolidation Closures” in North Jersey.

Business / Mall Name	Operating Status	Notes
King of Prussia Mall (PA)	OPEN	Regular hours. No weather impacts reported.
D.C. Local Retailers	MODIFIED	Upper NW DC: Select cafes (e.g., Starbucks/local bakeries) may have limited beverage service due to the Boil Water Advisory.
Walmart / Target (GA)	OPEN	Operating regular hours despite overnight severe weather in Atlanta. Garden centers may be tarped due to Freeze Warning.
Wegmans (PA/MD)	OPEN	Full service. Supply chain remains stable.

Business / Mall Name	Operating Status	Notes
Macy’s (Grandville, MI)	PERMANENT CLOSING	Liquidation ongoing at Rivertown Parkway location.
Costco	OPEN	Regular hours nationwide. High volume in California locations following recent regional bank consolidation news.
Wells Fargo (CA)	MODIFIED	Ongoing branch closures in the SF Bay Area; customers redirected to regional hubs.
Target (Remodel Zones)	OPEN / MODIFIED	Localized section closures in select stores as “Target Beauty Studio” remodels begin.

Malls: Large hubs like King of Prussia and American Dream remain the most stable, acting as “weather-proof” destinations during this morning’s freeze.
Financials: The trend of Friday/Wednesday branch closures continues; if your local branch is unexpectedly dark, it is likely part of the 2026 permanent consolidation plan rather than a temporary event.

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