By Sara Beth Williams–
While many businesses opened in Citrus Heights this year, multiple businesses have also shuttered over the past year — with a dozen of those occurring inside Sunrise Mall.
Rally’s: The drive-thru restaurant on Auburn Boulevard shuttered this year, after just three years in business. The location is now slated to become a drive-thru coffee shop, which should open in 2026.
Original story: Citrus Heights drive-thru closed, questions remain – Citrus Heights Sentinel
SiteOne Stone Center: A landscape supply center on Walnut Drive, near Auburn Boulevard, closed this year. However, the company has a second location at 6325 Auburn Blvd. which remains open. The center had changed its name from A&A Stepping Stone after being acquired by SiteOne in 2022.
Original story: Large Citrus Heights landscaping supply shop shuts down – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Macy’s: The long-time anchor of Sunrise Mall closed in March, leaving JCPenney as the only national anchor within the mall. The retail giant’s closure has resulted in the departure of almost a dozen other businesses inside the mall over the last 12 months.
Original story: Sunrise Mall loses longtime anchor store as Macy’s shutters – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Hot Topic: The pop culture clothing store shuttered only its Sunrise Mall location around the same time as Macy’s closed.
Original story: Hot Topic store at Sunrise Mall has officially closed – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Party City: The Citrus Heights Party City in the Citrus Town Center closed sometime in March, 2025. CNN reported last year that after nearly 40 years in business, the major party retailer announced it expected to close all stores in early 2025.
Original Story: Major party retailer officially shutters its doors in Citrus Heights – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Masterboy Streetstyle: The independently owned clothing shop inside Sunrise Mall closed abruptly in mid-March, leaving only a sign that informed customers of their new location in Folsom.
Original Story: Clothing store inside Sunrise Mall closes abruptly – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Spencer’s: The popular retailer with pop culture merchandise closed on April 20, 2025, after announcing its closure a month in advance. Spencer’s locations in the Galleria Mall and at Arden Fair Mall are still expected to remain open. Another Spencer’s recently opened in Elk Grove as well.
Original story: Another national retailer has left Sunrise Mall – Citrus Heights Sentinel
JOANN: After escaping the first round of announced closures, JOANN in Citrus Heights closed after being named on a subsequent list of hundreds of store locations expected to shutter throughout the country, following the beginning of bankruptcy proceedings.
Original story: Fabric retailer closes in Citrus Heights – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Sam’s Jeweler’s: In July, one of many jewelry stores inside Sunrise Mall closed, and combined itself with Ron’s Jewelers in order to be in closer proximity to foot traffic generated from JCPenney.
Original story: Another business shutters at Sunrise Mall, combines locations – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Underground Clothing Store: Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team organizers said they could no longer afford to operate the store inside Sunrise Mall. After paying zero rent for two years, the store began to pay rent, though greatly reduced. In negotiating a new rent with Namdar Realty Group prior to the expiration of their lease, the proposed rent was expected to more than double.
Original story: Clothing store leaves Sunrise Mall, future uncertain – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Mark’s Hallmark: Several shoppers could be seen buying the last of the merchandise available on July 29, the last day of Hallmark’s operation inside Sunrise Mall. The gift shop has existed in some form inside the mall for decades.
Original story: Gift shop closed after decades inside Sunrise Mall
Rental Guys: A long time family-owned equipment rental company at 7448 Auburn Blvd., once known as Aba Daba, shuttered in July. Aba Daba was officially sold to Rental Guys in May 2024 following the retirement of the owners.
Original story: Longtime equipment rental center shutters in Citrus Heights. What happened? – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Claire’s: Teen jewelry and accessories retailer Claire’s announced in August that the company planned to close 300 store locations across the country, including its location in Sunrise Mall. The company first announced it was filing for bankruptcy in early August.
Original story: Jewelry, accessory store closes at Sunrise Mall – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Used car lot: A three-quarter-acre used car lot at the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Manzanita Avenue appeared vacant with zero activity in August. The lot had gone through multiple used car dealership business names over the years, including Julie’s Car Corner, Dream Motors, Nation’s Auto Care and 3M Motors.
Original story: Car lot in Citrus Heights appears out of business – Citrus Heights Sentinel
The Family Outpost: A family owned thrift shop on Old Auburn Road and Sunrise Boulevard closed after one year, following the family’s decision to move out of state.
Original story: Citrus Heights thrift store closed – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Ascension preschool: A preschool that operated in the city for decades closed this school year due to low enrollment, according to Lutheran Church of the Ascension staff. The closure was announced on the preschool’s website.
Original story: Local preschool closed after decades serving Citrus Heights – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Four more mall closures: M&M Couture, Breakout, Infinity Jewelers, and Aria Furniture all vacated their spots inside Sunrise Mall at the end of March according to a nearby business owner in close proximity to the stores.
Original story: Two more stores have shuttered at Sunrise Mall – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Supercuts: A hair salon on Auburn Boulevard closed in mid-November after more than 40 years in operation, according to a Dec. 8 press release. All stylists have relocated to Supercuts located at 5863 Sunrise Blvd.
Original story: Hair salon closes in Citrus Heights after more than 40 years in business – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Black Sails Coffee Lounge: After a brief 6-month stint in Citrus Heights at the Marketplace at Birdcage shopping center, the coffee brewing company was forced to close and relocate due to its temporary tenancy status, when the Marketplace at Birdcage secured a permanent tenant in their suite. The coffee shop’s last day was Dec. 21.
Original story: New coffee shop to close, after brief stint in Citrus Heights – Citrus Heights Sentinel
See which stores opened in Citrus Heights in 2025: 17 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2025 – Citrus Heights Sentinel
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