Lane Bryant to close Augusta Mall store this weekend

Shoppers will lose a longtime retail option as the plus-size clothing store shutters its Augusta location.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:38pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a neatly folded plus-size women's blouse on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the loss of a retail fixture in the Augusta area.The closure of a longtime plus-size clothing retailer at Augusta Mall reflects the ongoing shifts in the brick-and-mortar retail landscape.Augusta Today

Lane Bryant's store inside Augusta Mall is set to permanently close this weekend, leaving shoppers in the area without a nearby location for the plus-size clothing retailer. Employees at the store confirmed the closure, which will take effect starting Sunday, April 19. After the closure, the nearest Lane Bryant for customers will be in Lexington.

Why it matters

The closure of the Lane Bryant store is a blow to retail options in the Augusta area, as the plus-size clothing brand has been a fixture at the Augusta Mall for years. The loss of this established retailer reflects the ongoing challenges facing brick-and-mortar stores, especially in malls, as consumer shopping habits continue to shift towards e-commerce.

The details

Lane Bryant employees stated that the store inside Augusta Mall will permanently close starting this Sunday, April 19. After the closure, the nearest Lane Bryant location for Augusta-area customers will be in Lexington, over 70 miles away. The reasons behind the store closure were not provided.

  • The Lane Bryant store at Augusta Mall will permanently close on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Lane Bryant

A national women's plus-size clothing retailer that has had a presence at the Augusta Mall for many years.

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The takeaway

The closure of the Lane Bryant store at Augusta Mall is a sign of the ongoing challenges facing traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, especially in malls, as consumer shopping habits continue to shift towards online and e-commerce options. This loss of a longtime retail fixture will leave shoppers in the Augusta area with fewer options for plus-size clothing.