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Miami’s retail scene is changing in five ways. Take a look at what’s coming

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

Miami's retail landscape is a moving target. Stores come and go, open and close.

The latest?

Long-standing national chains like Macy’s and Joann are shuttering underperforming locations. But Publix is doubling down on expansion and renovation.

Mergers, such as Aldi’s acquisition of Winn-Dixie, are also reshaping grocery options.

And redevelopment of former retail hubs into residential or mixed-use spaces highlight growing demand for commercial real estate in urban settings.

Take a look at what's happening.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

Macy’s makes merry as Aracely Guadamus gets gifts for her two granddaughters and her son during Black Friday at Dadeland Mall in Miami on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. On Jan. 10, 2025, Macy’s announced it was to close 66 more stores but Dadeland’s is not one of them. By Lex Foderé

NO. 1: MACY’S ‘BOLD MOVE’ MEANS CLOSING FIVE SOUTH FLORIDA STORES. HERE’S WHERE THEY ARE

What shoppers should know about the changes. | Published January 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

An affordable housing apartment complex is planned for the DeSoto Square Mall property where currently storm debris is being processed. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 2: WANT TO LIVE WHERE A MALL USED TO BE? AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS COMING TO THIS FLORIDA AREA

Check out what’s planned. | Published January 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

The Winn-Dixie storefront on Coral Way at 3275 SW 22nd Ave. The 57,124 square foot supermarket has a liquor store component and was built in 1990. The ground once was the site of the Twin Gables and later Triple Gables movie theater from 1970 to the late 1980s. By Howard Cohen

NO. 3: WHAT DOES A NEW DEAL WITH ALDI AND WINN-DIXIE MEAN FOR MIAMI SHOPPERS? HERE’S A RUNDOWN

Yes, many of the red-festooned stores will disappear. But many will be saved. | Published February 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

Joann, a retailer specializing in fabrics and craft items, has filed for bankruptcy twice this past year. Stores in South Florida are on the list. By Hannarose McGuinness

NO. 4: JOANN, THE FABRIC PLACE, IS CLOSING STORES. IS YOUR MIAMI OR BROWARD SITE ON THE LIST?

The retail chain has been in business for more than 80 years. | Published February 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

Publix greeted customers at the 7 a.m. grand opening of its long-awaited rebuilt Briar Bay store with custom bags on Feb. 27, 2025.

NO. 5: A NEW PUBLIX JUST OPENED IN THE FALLS AREA, AND SHOPPERS HAVE BEEN TALKING. TAKE A LOOK

The Briar Bay Publix is just one of several opening in March around Florida. | Published February 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

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.