Store Tracker 11 minutes PremiumUS Retail Bankruptcies: Store Closures Set To Spike amid Acceleration in Bankruptcy Filings Coresight Research July 28, 2020 What's InsideIn the wake of the coronavirus crisis, a number of US retailers have filed for bankruptcy. We outline recent developments and their implications for the retail industry, as well as our expectations for the acceleration of bankruptcy filings and store closures through the remainder of the year. This report covers the following content: The impact of bankruptcies on the retail industry Year to date bankruptcy filings from major US retailers—most notably in the department-store and apparel sectors Consumer avoidance behavior and its significance for struggling retailers Moves by mall owners to acquire bankrupt retailers Implications for brands, retailers and real-estate firms Click here to read our US Store Closures 2020 Outlook. Click here to read our separate report that further explores how REITs are looking to acquire struggling retailers. 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. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: March 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: All Home Sales See a Sudden Monthly RiseTop Tech for US Drugstores and Pharmacies: A Prescription for Digitally Enabled SuccessUS CPG Sales Tracker: Food and Beverages Category Drives Online Growth SlowdownAugust 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Apparel Sector Registers Strongest Growth Amid Store-Based Traffic Decline