Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTFernanda TroncoSat, September 12, 2026 at 11:37 PM GMT+2 4 min readAfter closing dozens of stores and shutting down two brands, a major jewelry retailer is continuing to shrink its footprint, with dozens more locations expected to close in the coming months.The latest closures are part of a broader turnaround as the company reshapes its store base, consolidates smaller brands, and shifts resources toward its strongest performers.Founded in 1949, Signet Jewelers (SIG) is one of the largest diamond jewelry retailers worldwide, operating 2,534 stores across the U.S., UK, and Ireland under several brands, including Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Diamonds Direct, Blue Nile, Peoples Jewellers, H.Samuel, and Ernest Jones.Signet Jewelers closes 53 storesSignet closed 53 stores between January 1, 2026, and August 1, 2026, with its latest earnings report showing a total of 2,534 locations.The closures are part of a restructuring effort in which the company plans to shutter approximately 100 stores in fiscal 2027 while renovating its remaining fleet.As part of its broader transformation, Signet also launched "Love All In" on September 8, 2026, a new brand platform that will refresh the store experience with new approaches to visual merchandising, navigation, and product education, as well as pilots in open selling, custom design, and interaction zones.The company said the closures will focus on underperforming locations, particularly those outside its core brands or in declining retail environments.Why Signet is closing storesThe closures follow a comprehensive review that Signet revealed during its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call, aimed at restructuring its brand portfolio to focus on higher-growth opportunities.In this review, the company identified opportunities to integrate smaller brands into its larger, more established banners. As a result, Signet prioritized its three core brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, and Jared.As part of its new strategy, Signet made James Allen a proprietary collection within Blue Nile and shut down its standalone website. The company also integrated Rocksbox into Kay Jewelers.The move will allow the company to concentrate resources on top-performing brands, improve operational efficiency, expand customer reach, and drive more consistent comparable-sales growth."We believe the cash generation from these businesses as well as the potential tax cost of exiting these brands significantly outweighs any potential sale proceeds," Signet Chief Operating & Financial Officer Joan Hilson said in the Q4 2026 earnings call.Terms and Privacy PolicyEU DSA contactPrivacy & Cookie SettingsMore Info