MANCHESTER, CT — It was unclear if the local Macy's is in peril as the chain said Tuesday it plans to close 150 of what it considers to be "underperforming" stores amid slipping sales.

A boutique-version of the Macy’s department store will host its grand opening in Upland on Saturday, Nov. 9. According to Macy’s, the small-format Upland store is one of 42 current and planned ...