Macy’s is closing its Maplewood Mall and Burnsville Center locations as the legacy department store works to reverse the decline in its business. The retailer, which has seen falling sales at a time when consumers are spending less on discretionary purchases like apparel,

Macy’s Inc. unveils a list of more than 60 stores slated to close this year as the retailer struggles to right itself amid diminishing foot traffic at remaining stores and breathe new life into its business.

The closure is the latest drama on a stretch of East Market Street that’s been the focus of a recent and fierce civic debate over the approval of a proposed arena for the Sixers.

The Macy's department store in Center City Philadelphia will be closing its doors for good, one of more than 60 locations that will be shuttered across the country.

What you should knowMacy's announced to employees it is closing its Philadelphia store in Center City, which has been open since 2006.The location is expected to close sometime in March, one of 65 Macy's locations that will be closing this year as part of a cost-savings initiative.

Macy's is closing its flagship Philadelphia store in Center City. Why it matters: The location has served as an anchor for Center City retail. Its closure "marks a significant transition" for the neighborhood,

The Macy's department store in Center City Philadelphia will be closing its doors for good, a spokesperson for Councilman Mark Squilla told Action News.