Macy's Closes 2 Connecticut Facilities, Laying Off Over 1,000 Workers

Macy’s is closing two facilities in South Windsor and Cheshire, Connecticut, laying off more than 1,000 employees as part of a move to streamline operations and modernize its supply chain. The closures, announced Jan. 12 and confirmed Jan. 21, include the South Windsor Distribution Center (57 layoffs) and the Cheshire Fulfillment Center (993 job cuts), with shutdowns beginning in March 2026. Most affected workers are in fulfillment, inventory control, and warehouse operations. The South Windsor closure becomes official March 14, 2026. Macy’s said it will provide impacted employees with information on transfer opportunities to nearby locations. These cuts follow earlier announcements totaling 1,156 job reductions across its Connecticut facilities. The retailer also plans to close 14 stores nationwide this year. Macy’s operates 424 full-line stores, 21 small-format locations, and five Macy’s Backstage outlets.