2026 running list
U.S. Store Closures 2026
As of October 24, 2026, Four Lights Analytics has tracked 16,566 verified U.S. business closure events in 2026 across 50+ metros, including 2,660 with WARN filings. Source: Store Closure Watch. Updated weekly.
Updated weekly. Last update: October 24, 2026
Beyond national retail chains
The 2026 dataset spans independent and local businesses, restaurants, industrial sites, grocers, banks, and health care — each record carrying liquidation, asset, and closure-timing detail.
Closures by month, 2026
Months reflect each event's closure or announcement date. Months beyond the latest data update are scheduled closures already announced by the companies.
Plus 6,606 tracked events without a stated closure or announcement date, included in the 2026 total but not charted by month.
Closures by sector
2026 U.S. store closures — FAQ
- How many stores have closed in the U.S. in 2026?
- Four Lights Analytics has tracked 16,566 verified U.S. business closure events in 2026 to date, including 2,660 with a WARN notice, across 50+ metros. Source: Store Closure Watch.
- Which retail sector has the most closures in 2026?
- Retail leads 2026 with 6,223 tracked closure events. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
- Which states have the most store closures in 2026?
- The states with the most tracked closures in 2026 are CA, TX, and FL. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
Track 2026 closures as they happen
16,566 events tracked so far this year. Each Monday's file adds that week's new records — street addresses, source links, and confidence flags. $99/month.