Retail closures — August 2026
Store Closure Watch has tracked 6,506 verified Retail closure events across the U.S. in 2026, including 908 with WARN filings. Source: Four Lights Analytics.
Data updated: August 29, 2026
6,506
tracked events (2026)
908
WARN filings
225
new this week
10+
chains tracked
top chains shown below
Retail closures by month, 2026
Months reflect each event's closure or announcement date. Months beyond the latest data update are scheduled closures already announced.
January 2026
836
February 2026
225
March 2026
209
April 2026
335
May 2026
336
June 2026
358
July 2026
298
August 2026
356
September 2026
95scheduled
October 2026
35scheduled
November 2026
13scheduled
December 2026
144scheduled
Plus 2,446 tracked events without a stated closure or announcement date, included in the sector total but not charted by month.
Retail closures — FAQ
- How many retail closures have there been in 2026?
- Four Lights Analytics has tracked 6,506 verified Retail closure events across the U.S. in 2026, including 908 with WARN filings. Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-29.
- Which retail chains are closing the most locations?
- Chains with the most tracked closures in Retail are GameStop, Rite Aid, and Macy's. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
- Which states have the most retail closures?
- The states with the most tracked Retail closures are CA, FL, and PA. Address-level data is available to subscribers at storeclosurewatch.com.
- How do I find out which retail stores are closing in my area?
- Store Closure Watch tracks Retail closures nationwide and updates weekly — 225 new events were added in the most recent week, concentrated in CA, FL, and PA. Public state and city pages show the chain and sector mix for free; the subscriber file adds the street address, city, event date, and WARN status for every event, so operators can filter retail stores down to their own trade area. Source: Four Lights Analytics, updated 2026-08-29.
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