Store TrackerUS Store Closures 2020 Outlook: Coronavirus Outbreak Set To Trigger Unprecedented Number of Closures Coresight Research March 24, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn the context of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this report assesses the outlook for physical retail in the US over the remainder of 2020, including: Year-to-date store closures, compared to data from 2019 Temporary store closures as a result of the coronavirus The potential rise of bankruptcies across retail sectors Implications of the pandemic for shopping malls We also predict the total number of closures we expect to see in the US in the full-year 2020. Click here to read Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, and visit our Coronavirus Tracker for more information on temporary store closures and key developments. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: US Store Tracker Extra, May 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to Over 110 Million Square FeetBlack Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationConsumer Sentiment Falls Further After Stock-Market Sell-Off; Plus, Social Commerce in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsA Guide to NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Six Game Changers Set to Reshape Retail
