Store TrackerUS Store Closures 2020 Outlook: Coronavirus Outbreak Set To Trigger Unprecedented Number of Closures Coresight Research March 24, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn the context of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this report assesses the outlook for physical retail in the US over the remainder of 2020, including: Year-to-date store closures, compared to data from 2019 Temporary store closures as a result of the coronavirus The potential rise of bankruptcies across retail sectors Implications of the pandemic for shopping malls We also predict the total number of closures we expect to see in the US in the full-year 2020. 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. 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: Market Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Charting New Paths Through Structural HeadwindsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: River Island To Close 30+ StoresGroceryshop 2025 Day Four: AI and Data Are Driving Shopper Journeys and Unified OrganizationsCES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into Focus