Walmart closing half its stores in Chicago, citing tens of millions in losses

The outposts have never been profitable, the retailer said, and collectively lose tens of millions of dollars each year.

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National story. 24 articles from 19 sources. Updated Apr 13, 2023.

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CNNLean Left· Apr 12, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Why Walmart is closing half its stores in Chicago

InsiderLean Left· Apr 12, 2023

Walmart's plan to abruptly close 4 Chicago stores slammed as 'unethical' and 'unceremoniously abandoning these neighborhoods'

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Apr 12, 2023

Walmart closing half its stores in 3rd-largest U.S. city, citing huge losses

NBC NewsLean Left· Apr 11, 2023

Walmart abruptly closing four underperforming Chicago stores, citing millions in annual losses

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Herald & ReviewCenter· Apr 13, 2023

Walmart closing half its stores in Chicago, citing tens of millions in losses

The Southern IllinoisanCenter· Apr 13, 2023

Walmart closing half its stores in Chicago, citing tens of millions in losses

Quad-City TimesCenter· Apr 12, 2023

Walmart closing half its stores in Chicago, citing tens of millions in losses

Local News 8Center· Apr 13, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Why Walmart is closing half its stores in Chicago

CBS NewsCenter· Apr 12, 2023

Walmart is closing 4 stores in Chicago, the latest in a series of planned shutters

Wall Street JournalCenter· Apr 12, 2023

Walmart Closing Four Stores in Chicago, Citing Years of Losses

ForbesCenter· Apr 12, 2023

Walmart Is Closing 4 Chicago Stores

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The PantagraphLean Right· Apr 13, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Walmart closing half its stores in Chicago, citing tens of millions in losses

AL.comLean Right· Apr 12, 2023

Walmart closing half its stores in 3rd-largest US city, citing tens of millions in losses

Hot AirRight· Apr 12, 2023

Walmart mostly moving out of Chicago

Hot AirRight· Apr 12, 2023

Walmart finally abandons Chicago

GopusaRight· Apr 12, 2023

Walmart to abruptly close 4 Chicago stores