Retail Store Closures in Columbia — July 2026
As of July 11, 2026, Columbia had 21 confirmed retail and facility closures — from national chains like Walgreens and Hooters to 11 independent local businesses. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
Data updated: week of July 11, 2026
What's closing in Columbia
- Retail13
- Restaurant & Food Service8
Beyond the chains
independent and local business closures
Single-location shops, restaurants, and services unique to Columbia — closures national chain trackers miss. Names, addresses, and sources for each are in the subscriber CSV.
Notable closures in Columbia
Chain names and general areas are public. Street addresses, coordinates, and source links are available to subscribers.
Walgreens
Columbia, SC · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
Hooters
Columbia, SC · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
Francesca's
Columbia, SC · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
Cracker Barrel
Columbia, SC · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
Value City Furniture
Columbia, SC · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
Columbia store closures — FAQ
- How many store closures happened in Columbia this month?
- Four Lights Analytics confirmed 21 retail and facility closures in Columbia through July 2026 — from chains like Walgreens and Hooters to 11 independent local businesses, with Retail leading the sector mix. Data updated weekly. Source: Store Closure Watch.
- Which retail chains are closing stores in Columbia?
- Recent confirmed retail chain closures in Columbia include Walgreens, Hooters, and Francesca's. Beyond the chains, 11 independent local closures are also tracked. Full address-level data available to subscribers. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-07-11.
- Where can I find verified store closure data for Columbia?
- Store Closure Watch by Four Lights Analytics delivers weekly verified, facility-level retail closure data for Columbia and 50+ U.S. markets. Data includes confirmed closures with source attribution and confidence flags. Subscribe at storeclosurewatch.com.
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