LifeWay Christian Resources will close all 170 of its retail locations by the end of year, the company announced March 20. The bookstore chain has one location in Dayton, according to its website: at the Dayton Mall. The decision will create another retail vacancy in the mall, as well as cost jobs. The decision to close its physical locations comes as LifeWay looks to strengthen its digital presence, according to a company blog post.