Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 28: Target to Open More Small-Format Stores Coresight Research July 11, 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 7,062 store closures and 3,017 store openings. This compares to 5,864 closures and 3,258 openings for the full year 2018. Year to date, UK retailers have announced 394 store closures and 479 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: Analyst Corner—Key Tech Themes at CES 2025 and NRF 2025, with John HarmonUS Store Tracker Extra: Store Openings and Closures 2025 Review and 2026 Outlook—Data GraphicJune 2025 US Retail Sales: Sales Expansion Remains Resilient as Most Sectors Post Positive GrowthWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Bed Bath & Beyond Home Continues To Open Stores