Our media partners at the Advocate report that the Macy's in Acadiana Mall is one of 66 that are targeted for closure.

Macy's in the Acadiana Mall is closing, the company confirmed on Thursday, January 9. It is one of 66 stores nationwide that will be shutting

Macy’s announced Thursday it is closing its Acadiana Mall location as part of an effort to make the department store chain profitable. The company said it will close 66 stores in the first quarter, the Lafayette location is the only Louisiana store on the list.

Department store operator Macy’s said on Thursday it will close 66 “non-go-forward” store locations as part of a strategy it announced last year. The company, whose shares have lost nearly 17 percent of their value last year,

Macy’s Inc. unveils a list of more than 60 stores slated to close this year as the retailer struggles to right itself amid diminishing foot traffic at remaining stores and breathe new life into its business.