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: Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 1: Retailers Announce More Than 1,000 Store Openings for 2026Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Forever 21 To Close All Stores; Dollar General Announces Major Store Expansion PlanShoptalk Spring 2026: Day 1—Agentic Commerce and AI-Driven Personalization; Retail Media Innovation and Omnichannel Data; Emotional Connection and Loyalty in the AI EraInsights from China’s National Day Golden Week 2025: Resilience and Evolution in Consumer Demand
