InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 4: US Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 24, 2025 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from this week’s research. How much retail space opened versus closed in the US in 2024? Discover key data points we are watching in week 4 of 2025, with a focus on the physical retail landscape. Dive into the full research report behind these data points: Store Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook Other relevant research: The full collection of Store Tracker reports More research on physical retail and real estate The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. All graphics in the Three Data Points series This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Chinese New Year 2026 Review: A Shift Toward Extended, Segmented and Experience-Driven ConsumptionStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicNRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show—Day 1—Everything Agentic, Plus Digital Twins, Robotics and Smart Stores4Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Execution Discipline Delivers Cleaner Holiday Exits and Turnover Improvement