As the Journal previewed Wednesday night, Macy's this morning announced the closing of 11 stores, a move that came after a rough holiday season. Macy's also said Thursday that same-store sales for December fell 4%, amid what it called "the most challenging economic environment in memory." Here's the list of the store locations Macy's is closing:

-- Ernst & Young Plaza (Citicorp Plaza), Los Angeles (135,000 square feet; 136 employees; opened in 1986) -- The Citadel, Colorado Springs, Colo. (195,000 square feet; 105 employees;...