Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 40: Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy; Plans To Close Many US Stores Coresight Research October 4, 2019 Executive SummaryOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019. So far this year, US retailers have announced 8,579 store closures and 3,571 store openings. This compares to 5,844 closures and 3,258 openings for the full year 2018. Year to date, UK retailers have announced 443 store closures and 635 store openings. 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: Economic Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 50, 2025—Data GraphicShoptalk Fall 2025 Wrap-Up: Driving Retail Forward—AI, Agility, Loyalty and Leadership in Volatile TimesAnalyst Corner: How Fast Will Agentic Commerce Scale? Three Gauges to Watch, with Charlie PoonHigh-Income Consumers Turn Optimistic About Economy; Plus, Inflation Awareness Declines: US Consumer Survey Insights
