California store closures — July 2026
Store Closure Watch has tracked 885 verified closure events in California in 2026, including 98 with WARN filings. Source: Four Lights Analytics.
Data updated: July 4, 2026
885
tracked events (2026)
98
WARN filings
27
new this week
10+
cities affected
top cities shown below
By event type
- Closure738
- Bankruptcy81
- Layoff56
- Restructuring9
- Other1
Top sectors
- Restaurants & Bars101
- Electronics & Media72
- Apparel & Fashion71
- Grocery & Convenience56
- Retail — Mall & Department35
Chains closing in California
Top California cities
- San Francisco46
- San Diego38
- Los Angeles30
- Fresno22
- Oakland22
- Sacramento18
- Berkeley11
- Napa10
- Roseville9
- Escondido8
California closures — FAQ
- How many stores are closing in California?
- Four Lights Analytics has tracked 885 verified closure events in California in 2026, including 98 with WARN filings. Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-07-04.
- Which cities in California have the most closures?
- The California cities with the most tracked closures are San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
- Which chains are closing stores in California?
- Chains with the most tracked California closures include GameStop, Starbucks, and Rite Aid. Address-level data for every location is available to subscribers at storeclosurewatch.com.
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