This year was not kind to anyone, especially the retail business. The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown last spring was enough to drive an already fragile state for retail even further into the hole. Several retail chains called it quits this year, including Pier 1 Imports and Pet Valu.
In Lycoming County, the Lycoming Mall lost a few more stores as it struggled to bring in business after being shutdown from mid-March to early June. The area saw few new store announcements this year. Below is a review of what has closed in our area this year, and what will be coming soon: