Pierce County businesses that closed in early 2025

National retailers like Macy’s and Joanns shuttered Pierce County stores as part of widespread closures in early 2025. The closures of small, community-focused businesses such as Sunny’s gift shop and plant store and vegan restaurant Viva Tacoma underscore challenges tied to rising operational costs and changing consumer habits.

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South Hill Mall in Puyallup is set to lose major retail anchor Macy’s this year, as the retail giant announces its latest wave of store closures.

NO. 1: MACY’S CLOSURE OF ‘UNDERPRODUCTIVE’ STORES INCLUDES SITE AT THIS PIERCE COUNTY MALL

The national retailer previously announced a massive sweep of closures with latest list released Thursday. | Published January 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Debbie Cockrell

A screenshot from Associated Materials’ website on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The vinyl window and siding company this week filed notice with the state of Washington about the closure of its Fife facility.

NO. 2: SIDING-VINYL WINDOWS COMPANY CLOSING PIERCE COUNTY SITE, STATE REPORTS. LAYOFFS TOTAL 150

State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification system received the filing Jan. 13. | Published January 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Debbie Cockrell

Wild Earth Rocks owners Dave and Jenny Weber beam as Erin and Paul Stevens make a purchase at the front counter Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. The store was Jenny’s idea, and Dave grew to love the store and the friendships they built with customers, he said. By Julia Park

NO. 3: BELOVED PIERCE COUNTY STORE THAT SOLD ROCKS, CRYSTALS HAS CLOSED. IT NEEDS A NEW HOME

The shop attracted a steady stream of regulars looking for worry stones, handmade bracelets and other gems. | Published February 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Julia Park

Co-owners Sarah Oh and Ryan McGowan pose for a portrait at Sunny’s, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Tacoma, Wash. The plant and home goods store recently opened in downtown. By Brian Hayes

NO. 4: DOWNTOWN TACOMA PLANT STORE, GIFT SHOP THAT SERVED AS LAUNCHPAD FOR CREATIVES TO CLOSE

“This was not an easy choice, but one we know is best for us. To be transparent, we’ve delayed sharing this news for as long as we could,” the owners said on social media this week. | Published January 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Becca Most

ETHAN H.D., owner and proprietary, Destiny City Comics poses for a portrait, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 5: BELOVED TACOMA COMIC BOOK SHOP KNOWN FOR ITS QUEER AND BIPOC-FRIENDLY TITLES TO CLOSE

Increasing rent made the business unsustainable, one of its owners said. | Published February 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Becca Most

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NO. 6: JOANN IS CLOSING 500 STORES, INCLUDING TWO IN PIERCE COUNTY

“This was a very difficult decision to make, given the major impact we know it will have on our team members, our customers and all of the communities we serve,” a statement on the company’s website said. | Published February 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Isabela Lund

Dave’s Meat & Produce, located at the bend where I Street meets 21st Street in Tacoma’s North End, offers an array of fresh and frozen meats, plus marinades, vegetables, beer and wine. By Kristine Sherred

NO. 7: NEIGHBORHOOD GROCER, MEAT COUNTER THAT ALSO SUPPLIES TACOMA RESTAURANTS IS CLOSING

After closing the doors abruptly on Feb. 17, the market will reopen on Saturday to sell through remaining inventory. | Published February 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

Viva Tacoma exclusively served vegan, gluten-free and organic foods, including the popular cauliflower wings. By Facebook/Courtesy

NO. 8: ONE OF TACOMA’S ONLY VEGAN RESTAURANTS IS CLOSING, AND THE BUILDING HAS BEEN SOLD

The health-focused restaurant with raw options had served cauliflower wings, mushroom melts and “walnut meat” enchiladas for a decade. | Published February 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

Envy, a women’s clothing store, is closing in the Proctor district, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 9: PROCTOR BOUTIQUE THAT’S BEEN A STAPLE FOR 25 YEARS IN TACOMA CLOSING, WITH BIG SALES

Everything in the store is 20%-50%, in addition to a BOGO deal. | Published March 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Becca Most

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.