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What's new with Walmart, Macy's and Publix? See the changes

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

Walmart is undertaking remodeling projects across 650 stores nationwide. In Florida, 34 stores, including eight in Miami-Dade and Broward, are set for upgrades.

Macy's is bucking the store shutdown trend by planning a new location at Midway Crossings in Miami.

And Publix has rolled out self-service kiosks for vehicle registration renewals at various locations.

Catch up with our recent coverage below.

In this file photo from June 12, 2017, a repairman fixes the neon sign on the exterior of Miami Beach’s Macy’s that once was a Burdines store (hence the “Sunshine Fashions” lettering.) By CARL JUSTE

NO. 1: MACY’S HAS BEEN CLOSING STORES — NOW A MIAMI MALL SAYS IT’S PLANNING TO ADD ONE

Mall property manager confirms the department store has a lease. | Published May 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

The Miami Walmart store on Miami’s Eighth Street recently was remodeled and reopened in April 2025.

NO. 2: IS YOUR WALMART GETTING AN UPGRADE IN 2025? SEE LIST OF STORES IN MIAMI AREA

There are more Walmarts in Florida than any other state except for one. | Published June 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernández (right) shows how a Florida MV Express self-service kiosk at Publix can be used to renew a driver’s registration at a launch event at the Doral Publix on July 11, 2025.

NO. 3: HOW TO RENEW YOUR CAR REGISTRATION AT PUBLIX AND WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT EXPANSION

Renewing your car’s registration and auto tag is now as easy as ordering your lunchtime Pub Sub. | Published July 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

A man walking along Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road Mall is reflected in the window of a vacant shop. By Alexia Fodere

NO. 4: LINCOLN ROAD REVIVAL? MIAMI BEACH HOPES MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR MAKEOVER BRINGS BACK CROWDS

After a decade of planning, delay and debate, the city of Miami Beach has broken ground on a scaled-down version of a multimillion-dollar renovation plan for Lincoln Road Mall that aims to restore some of the famed pedestrian promenade’s lost shine. | Published September 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Andres Viglucci

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