Macy’s Inc. has announced the closure of its department store at WestShore Plaza in Tampa, along with 65 other stores across the U.S. The company did not provide a specific timeline for these closures.
According to reports from the Tampa Business Journal, WPG (the mall owner) has been anticipating this moment for several years and has been exploring options for redevelopment. In late 2024, WPG acquired Macy’s real estate for $10 million – completing their ownership of all properties within WestShore Plaza.
This marks the second major retailer to leave WestShore Plaza in less than four months; Dick’s Sporting Goods relocated down the road to International Plaza and opened their new concept store “Dick’s House of Sport” in October.
WPG is now planning a large-scale redevelopment project that will include up to 3.5 million square feet of mixed-use development featuring entertainment venues, retail spaces, dining options, office buildings, wellness facilities,
medical centers,
hotels and residential units.
