Glossier is closing most of its stores, joins list of DTC brands that are scaling back on physical locations

Soon you’ll have fewer opportunities to buy Glossier products from one of its physical storefronts.

The beauty brand is closing nine of its 12 stores over the next two and a half years as part of a new strategic overhaul. Only three stores will remain—the flagship locations in New York, Los Angeles, and London. 

This downsizing is being implemented by Colin Walsh, Glossier’s new chief executive, who joined the beauty company in October 2025.

The announcement of this...