Store Closure Watch

Retail Store Closures in WashingtonAugust 2026

As of August 29, 2026, Washington had 46 confirmed retail and facility closures — from national chains like U.S. Forest Service Headquarters and Safeway to 29 independent local businesses. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.

Data updated: week of August 29, 2026

46
closures tracked (all-time)
17
closures in August 2026
7
new this week
9,400 sq ft
est. sq ft vacating
where building area is known

What's closing in Washington

  • Retail25
  • Restaurant & Food Service12
  • Office & Services4
  • Grocery & Convenience3
  • Industrial / Manufacturing2

Beyond the chains

29

independent and local business closures

Single-location shops, restaurants, and services unique to Washington — closures national chain trackers miss. Names, addresses, and sources for each are in the subscriber CSV.

This page shows a public summary of 46 Washington closures. Subscribers get every record behind it — street addresses, WARN filings, court links, closing dates, and liquidation detail where available — in a weekly file, every Monday.

Notable closures in Washington

Chain names and general areas are public. Street addresses, coordinates, and source links are available to subscribers.

U.S. Forest Service Headquarters

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · Confirmed closure

Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers

Safeway

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · Confirmed closure

Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers

Blossomz

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · Confirmed closure

Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers

CVS

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · Confirmed closure

Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers

Family Dollar

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · Confirmed closure

Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers

These are 5 recent closures — Store Closure Watch has tracked 46 in Washington in 2026. Subscribers get full detail on new closures as they're confirmed each week.

Washington store closures — FAQ

How many store closures happened in Washington this month?
Four Lights Analytics confirmed 46 retail and facility closures in Washington through August 2026 — from chains like U.S. Forest Service Headquarters and Safeway to 29 independent local businesses, with Retail leading the sector mix. Data updated weekly. Source: Store Closure Watch.
Which retail chains are closing stores in Washington?
Recent confirmed retail chain closures in Washington include U.S. Forest Service Headquarters, Safeway, and Blossomz. Beyond the chains, 29 independent local closures are also tracked. Full address-level data available to subscribers. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-29.
Which retail stores are closing in Washington?
Washington's most-affected sector is Retail, with 25 tracked closure events. Next are Restaurant & Food Service (12) and Office & Services (4). Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-29.
How do I find out which businesses are closing near me in Washington?
This page lists Washington's tracked closures by chain and sector, and it is rebuilt every week. Operators tracking competitor closures in their own trade area need the specific locations — street address, event date, sector, and WARN status for each closure — which Store Closure Watch delivers in a weekly file every Monday. Source: Four Lights Analytics, updated 2026-08-29.
Where can I find verified store closure data for Washington?
Store Closure Watch by Four Lights Analytics delivers weekly verified, facility-level retail closure data for Washington and 50+ U.S. markets. Data includes confirmed closures with source attribution and confidence flags. Subscribe at storeclosurewatch.com.

Track Washington closures as they happen

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