Store Tracker 7 minutes PremiumWeekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 41: Mattress Firm Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Plans to Close 700 Stores Coresight Research October 12, 2018 Executive SummaryCoresight Research tracks store closures, openings and bankruptcies for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK. Our Weekly Store Tracker focuses on department stores and specialty retail stores, including, but not limited to, those selling softlines, hardlines, consumer electronics, groceries and furniture. Click here to view our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Trackers. Highlights from this week’s Store Tracker: Year-to-date (YTD) 2018, the number of US store closure announcements stands at 4,799 and the number of store openings is 2,644. Mattress Firm has filed for bankruptcy protection with plans to close up to 700 stores. YTD in the UK, there have been 1,261 store closure announcements and 782 store opening announcements. TJ Hughes is opening three stores in Scotland. 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: Day One at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show—Personalization Drives Retail Relevance at Every Consumer TouchpointDollar Stores and Warehouse Clubs Gain from Valentine’s Day: US Consumer Survey InsightsCES 2023 Day Two: Deborah Weinswig Presents Key Opportunities for Retailers in the Face of Brisk HeadwindsChinese New Year 2023 Preview: Travel Boost Expected as Government Lifts Zero-Covid Policy
