Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 40: Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy; Plans To Close Many US Stores Coresight Research October 4, 2019 Executive SummaryOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. 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 8,579 store closures and 3,571 store openings. This compares to 5,844 closures and 3,258 openings for the full year 2018. Year to date, UK retailers have announced 443 store closures and 635 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: High Hopes—Heightened Economic Optimism Entering the New Year: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: B&M and Tesco Provide Store-Opening PlansEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 4: Alibaba, Walmart and Others Report Sales Growth While Under Armour Reports Sales Decline—InfographicInnovator Profile: Sotira—Monetizing Surplus Inventory with Automated Compliance, Logistics and Resale Channels