Store Tracker | March 28, 2025 Databank Members Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Kingfisher Announces Store Expansion Plans; Whole Foods Opens New London StoreOur Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store openings by Kingfisher and Whole Foods, and closures by Morrisons, as well as other developments from other retailers. Non-store-closure news includes The White Company appointing a new Chief Financial Officer. Read More
Store Tracker | March 21, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Forever 21 To Close All Stores; Dollar General Announces Major Store Expansion PlanOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight two major announcements: Forever 21’s decision to close all of its stores in the US and Dollar General’s plan to expand by 500+ stores. Non-store-closure news includes the CFO of Vince Holding stepping down. Read More
Store Tracker | March 21, 2025 Databank Members Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Openings Up 50+% Year Over YearOur Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight recent developments from Frasers Group, Screwfix and Superdrug, among others. Non-store-closure news includes Poundland appointing a new CFO. Read More
Store Tracker | March 14, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 11: US Store Openings Gain Momentum—Updates from BJ’s, Dick’s, Macy’s and MoreOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, US store closures decelerate as openings gain momentum. We highlight recent opening announcements from BJ’s Wholesale Club, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Macy’s, among others. Non-store-closure news includes Dollar Tree appointing a new Chief Financial Officer. Read More
Store Tracker | March 7, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 10: US Store Openings Exceed 2,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight recent store opening and closure announcements from Big Lots, Forever 21, Ross Stores and The TJX Companies. Non-store-closure news includes CEO changes at both Albertsons and Kroger. Read More
Store Tracker | February 28, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 9: Joann To Close an Additional 300+ Stores, Shuttering All LocationsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight the recent announcement that Joann will close all of its stores, as well as major opening announcements from Carter’s and Grocery Outlet. Non-store-closure news includes Petco appointing a new Chief Financial Officer. Read More
Store Tracker | February 21, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 8: US Store Closures Exceed 3,000, Up 420% Year Over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight the growing number of store closures in the US—so far in 2025, US store closures are up 420% year over year. Non-store-closure news includes the CEO of Hanesbrands stepping down. Read More
Store Tracker | February 14, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight multiple store expansion plans and Joann’s plan to close 500 stores in the US. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new Chief Stores Officer at Macy’s. Read More
Store Tracker | February 7, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 6: Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands To Close About 200 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight bankruptcy-led closures by Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands, as well as developments from other major retailers. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new Operating Division President at Raley’s. Read More
Store Tracker | January 31, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion PlansOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight store expansion plans across multiple sectors. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new President and CEO at The Fresh Market. Read More
Store Tracker | January 30, 2025 Databank Members Store Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 OutlookThe Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers additional insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. In this report, we provide our yearly review of store closures and openings in the UK. We review calendar 2024, breaking the counts down by sector, and present our projections for 2025. Read More
Store Tracker | January 30, 2025 Databank Members Store Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicThis infographic presents key data on our 2025 projections for total store closures and openings in UK retail and a 2024 overview by sector. Read More
Store Tracker | January 24, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 4: Store Closures Near 2,100 in the USOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight the climbing store-closure counts in the UK and the US. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer at Weis Markets. Read More
Store Tracker | January 23, 2025 Databank Members Store Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicThis infographic presents key data on our 2025 projections for total store closures and openings in US retail and a 2024 overview by sector, location and square-footage impact. Read More
Store Tracker | January 23, 2025 Databank Members Store Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 OutlookThe Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers additional insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. In this report, we provide our yearly review of store closures and openings in the US. We review calendar 2024, breaking the counts down by sector, as well as present our projections for 2025. Read More