Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 22: Cato Announces Closures Coresight Research May 31, 2019 Executive SummaryCoresight Research tracks news about store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures 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. 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 7,215 store closures and 2,784 store openings. This compares to 5,864 closures and 3,239 openings for the full year 2018. Year to date, UK retailers have announced 325 store closures and 368 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: Inconsistent Trends Appear to Reflect Uncertainty: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 31, 2025—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 5: Game Over; But Aldi To Open 40 StoresHigh Hopes—Heightened Economic Optimism Entering the New Year: US Consumer Survey InsightsWalmart Investment Community Meeting 2025: From Low-Margin Retailer to Diversified, Digital Profit Engine, But Tariffs Create Uncertainty
