Rhode Island store closures — October 2026
Store Closure Watch has tracked 101 verified closure events in Rhode Island (47 in 2026, 8 earlier, 46 undated), including 5 with a WARN notice. Source: Four Lights Analytics.
Data updated: October 24, 2026
By event type
- Closure87
- Restructuring6
- Layoff4
- Bankruptcy4
Top sectors
- Retail47
- Restaurant & Food Service36
- Office & Services5
- Grocery & Convenience3
- Industrial / Manufacturing3
This page shows a public summary of 101 Rhode Island closure events. Each Monday's file adds that week's new records in full — street addresses, WARN filings, court links, closing dates, and liquidation detail where available. It's what's new each week, not the whole history behind this page; for a specific market or date range, that's a custom data pull.
Chains closing in Rhode Island
Top Rhode Island cities
- Providence41
- Warwick8
- Cranston5
- East Greenwich4
- Wakefield3
- Cumberland3
- Pawtucket3
- Johnston2
- South County / Wakefield area1
- Newport1
Rhode Island briefs
Closer looks at what closed in Rhode Island and what the records show.
7-Eleven's parent announced in April that 645 North American stores would close in fiscal 2026, which runs from March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027.
At least 117 brewery and taproom locations in 33 states closed, announced a closing or filed for bankruptcy in 2026. Many are a single taproom of a brewer that is still in business.
We can now name 190 of the U.S. cafes, across 31 states and Washington, D.C., up from 147 when this page was first published. Many closed the weekend of September 26.
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Rhode Island closures — FAQ
- How many stores are closing in Rhode Island?
- Four Lights Analytics has tracked 101 verified closure events in Rhode Island, including 5 with a WARN notice. Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-10-24.
- Which cities in Rhode Island have the most closures?
- The Rhode Island cities with the most tracked closures are Providence, Warwick, and Cranston. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
- Which chains are closing stores in Rhode Island?
- Chains with the most tracked Rhode Island closures include Francesca's, Banana Republic, and Starbucks. Address-level data for every location is available to subscribers at storeclosurewatch.com.
- Which retail stores are closing in Rhode Island?
- Retail is the most-affected sector in Rhode Island, with 47 tracked closure events, followed by Restaurant & Food Service (36) and Office & Services (5). Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-10-24.
- How do I track competitor closures in Rhode Island?
- Store Closure Watch tracks every verified Rhode Island closure weekly — 1 were added in the most recent week. This page shows the chain and sector mix; the subscriber file adds street address, city, event date, sector, and WARN status for each event, so operators can filter to their own trade areas. Delivered every Monday as CSV and Excel. Source: Four Lights Analytics.
Track Rhode Island closures as they happen
101 Rhode Island events tracked so far. Each Monday's file adds that week's new records — street addresses, source links, and confidence flags. $99/month.