The historic Macy’s store in downtown Spokane will close in March, part of a wave of company store closures across the country, the company announced Wednesday afternoon. The closure will leave downtown Spokane with just one department store, Nordstrom in River Park Square. The store has 94 employees. The announcement was made as the area around it undergoes extensive renovation, including the construction of a new Urban Outfitters. Cincinnati-based Macy’s announced plans in September to close 35 to 40 underperforming stores. Macy’s also has stores at NorthTown Mall and Spokane Valley Mall, along with a store in Coeur d’Alene, Walla Walla, Kennewick and East Wenatchee/SR. More here.