Store TrackerWeekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 39: Poundland to Open 20 Stores in Former Poundworld Locations Coresight Research September 28, 2018 Executive SummaryCoresight Research tracks store closures, openings and bankruptcies for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK. Our Weekly Store 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. Highlights from this week’s Store Tracker: Year-to-date (YTD) 2018, the number of US store closure announcements stands at 4,612 and the number of store openings is 2,639. Michael Kors is acquiring Versace for $2.12 billion. YTD in the UK, there have been 1,256 store closure announcements and 757 store opening announcements. Poundland is opening 20 new stores in former Poundworld locations. French Connection is closing eight stores. 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: January 2026 US Retail Sales: Stable Growth Trajectory Consistent with ML ProjectionsUS CPG Sales Tracker: Homecare and Health Dominate at the Start of 2025Analyst Corner: UK Retail Crime Soars—Visibly Reflected in Stores, with John MercerGlobal Luxury—Real Estate Insights: Brands Move from Tenants to Landlords, with Innovative, Experience-Rich Flagships
