Store Tracker 5 minutes PremiumWeekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 1: Sears Confirms Closure of Additional 80 Stores Coresight Research January 11, 2019 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: In the US, we recorded a total of 5,524 closures and 3,083 openings by major retailers over the course of 2018. Year to date in 2019, US retailers have announced 1,167 store closures and 1,170 store openings. Sears will close 80 stores in addition to the previously announced 40 stores. Gap will close its Fifth Avenue Store. In the UK, major retailers announced 1,432 store closures and 755 store openings in 2018. Year to date in 2019, UK retailers have announced 225 store closures and 252 store openings. Greenwoods has closed all 40 stores. The Co-op will open 100 new stores in 2019. 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: Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 4: Sales Growth for Alibaba, Home Depot and JD.comInnovator Profile: MadeMeBuyIt Simplifies Procurement Through a Centralized B2B MarketplaceThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 46: US Retail and E-Commerce FocusAmazon Prime Day 2024 Wrap-Up: Apparel Proves Popular; AI Enriches Shopping Experience