Over the past two years, Toledo has seen a sharp uptick in major chain closures—from pharmacies to fabric stores, from fashion to food. These losses have left behind more than just empty buildings. They have disrupted routines, cut off access to essential goods and created new openings for local entrepreneurs to step in.
This page will track those closures as they happen—and link you to alternative local stores and companies and in-depth stories on how the community is adapting.
Rite Aid
Status: All Ohio Locations, including eight in Northwest Ohio, have closed following the drugstore’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in October 2023, according to WTOL.
Some locations affected:
- 722-740 S. Main St., Bowling Green
- 1221 W. High St., Bryan
- 1816 East 2nd St., Defiance
- 3362 Navarre Ave., Oregon
- 530 W. Market St., Tiffin
- 5033 Suder Ave., Toledo
- 2450 S. Reynolds Rd., Toledo
- 2434 West Laskey Rd., Toledo
Impact: The closures have left gaps in pharmacy services, prompting concerns about access to medications and healthcare services.
Local alternatives:
Joann Fabrics
Status: All 800 craft stores nationwide, including multiple locations in Northwest Ohio, closed by May 31, 2025, after the company’s second bankruptcy filing in January 2025, as reported by WTOL.
Locations affected:
- 1991 Tiffin Ave., Findlay
- 1212 Oak Harbor Rd., Fremont
- 4948 Monroe St., Toledo
- 2559 S Reynolds Rd., Toledo
Impact: The closures have deeply affected local crafters and hobbyists.
Local alternatives:
Advance Auto Parts
Status: The company announced plans to close over 700 automotive stores nationwide by mid-2025, including locations in Ohio, as part of a restructuring strategy.
Locations affected:
- 264 S. Sandusky St., Tiffin
- 3139 King Rd., Toledo
Impact: These closures may inconvenience DIY enthusiasts and local mechanics who rely on readily available auto parts.
Local alternatives:
Macy’s
Status: The department store at Franklin Park Mall closed in early 2025 as part of the company’s plan to shutter 150 underperforming locations nationwide, reported by WTOL.
Location affected: 5001 Monroe St., Ste D100, Toledo
Impact: The closure has reduced local options for department store shopping, potentially affecting both employees and shoppers.
Local alternatives:
Forever 21
Status: The fast-fashion retailer, known for offering trendy clothing and accessories at affordable prices, targeting primarily young women and teens, closed in early 2025 following the company’s bankruptcy filing and decision to close all U.S. locations, including its Franklin Park Mall store.
Location affected: 5001 Monroe St., Unit 1800, Toledo
Impact: The closure has potentially left a void for local shoppers seeking trendy, affordable fashion.
Whole Foods Market
Status: The retail supermarket chain grocery store chain, known for its organic, natural and locally sourced food products, closed permanently in 2023 after four years in Toledo, as reported by WTOL.
Location affected: 3420 Secor Rd., Toledo
Impact: The closure potentially affected local access to organic and specialty grocery items.
Local Alternatives:
- Tank’s Meats
- Bassett’s Market
- Monette’s Market (locations vary)
Big Lots
Status: The discount retailer, which offered a wide variety of merchandise, including furniture, seasonal items, home goods, food and other consumables, announced its plans to close all of its stores in 2024, including five in Toledo. Two reopened in May 2025, but three remain closed.
Impact: The closures potentially reduced local options for discounted home goods and furniture.
Locations affected:
- 818 S. Main St., Bowling Green
- 1588 Spring Meadows Dr., Holland
- 3010 Navarre Ave., Oregon
- 644 W. Market St., Tiffin
- 1925 Tiffin St., Toledo
- 3234 Secor Rd., Toledo
Party City
Status: Party City announced in December 2024 that it would close all of its stores nationwide, including those in Toledo, as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.
Impact: The closures have potentially left customers seeking party supplies and decorations with fewer options.
Locations affected:
- 6639 Airport Highway, Holland
- 4962 Monroe St., Toledo
Local alternatives:
The TFP is working on making this page as in-depth as we can. Did we miss your favorite local closure? Let us know by emailing [email protected]. Keep checking back for updates.
