A significant shift is occurring in the retail landscape as Saks Off 5th announces plans to close nine of its locations across the United States, including its store in West Hartford, Connecticut. This decision, reported by Yahoo Finance and WWD, follows an extensive review of the company’s performance and market conditions.
The Saks Off 5th store at Corbin’s Corner, which opened in 2018, will be among those shutting its doors as part of a strategic effort to concentrate on more profitable locations. The closures will begin in January 2026. The exact date for the West Hartford store’s closure has yet to be confirmed.
According to WWD, the decision to reduce the number of locations stems from an analysis that evaluated market dynamics, lease expirations, customer behavior, and the long-term viability of the business. A spokesperson for Saks Off 5th stated, “We have identified opportunities to optimize our Saks Off 5th store presence. This will enable us to focus greater attention on our high-performing and high-potential store locations.”
The closures will also affect stores in major cities such as Chicago, Austin, and Philadelphia. The company aims to enhance the customer experience and drive performance through these changes.
As part of its ongoing strategy, Saks Off 5th is committed to refining its store footprint, which the spokesperson described as a “critical eye” toward future success. The company expressed confidence that these adjustments will position the brand for long-term growth.
The West Hartford location, situated in the former Sears building at Corbin’s Collection on New Britain Avenue, is part of a larger trend of retail evolution in response to shifting consumer preferences and economic factors. With the retail landscape continuously adapting, the focus will increasingly shift towards locations that demonstrate the strongest potential for success.
As the announcement unfolds, many shoppers in West Hartford and beyond will be keeping a close eye on the future of Saks Off 5th and its remaining stores.
