Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 29: Charming Charlie to Close All Stores Coresight Research July 18, 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 7,426 store closures and 3,039 store openings. This compares to 5,864 closures and 3,258 openings for the full year 2018. Year to date, UK retailers have announced 397 store closures and 478 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: Recent Conference Insights, from World Retail Congress to ICSC Las Vegas: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, June 2025Agentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility?Analyst Corner: Retail Giants Drive the Second Wave of Quick Commerce in India, with Madhav PitaliyaShoptalk Spring 2025 Wrap-Up: Customer-Centricity for a New Golden Age of Retail
