Retail Store Closures in Columbus — August 2026
As of August 22, 2026, Columbus had 57 confirmed retail and facility closures — from national chains like Starbucks (inside Kroger) and Big Lots to 32 independent local businesses. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
Data updated: week of August 22, 2026
What's closing in Columbus
- Restaurant & Food Service25
- Retail23
- Office & Services3
- Logistics / Warehouse2
- Healthcare2
Beyond the chains
independent and local business closures
Single-location shops, restaurants, and services unique to Columbus — closures national chain trackers miss. Names, addresses, and sources for each are in the subscriber CSV.
This page shows a public summary of 57 Columbus 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 Columbus
Chain names and general areas are public. Street addresses, coordinates, and source links are available to subscribers.
Starbucks (inside Kroger)
Columbus, OH · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
Big Lots
Columbus, OH · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
Saks Fifth Avenue
Columbus, OH · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
Smokey Bones
Columbus, OH · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
Neiman Marcus Last Call
Columbus, OH · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
These are 5 recent closures — Store Closure Watch has tracked 57 in Columbus in 2026. Subscribers get full detail on new closures as they're confirmed each week.
Columbus store closures — FAQ
- How many store closures happened in Columbus this month?
- Four Lights Analytics confirmed 57 retail and facility closures in Columbus through August 2026 — from chains like Starbucks (inside Kroger) and Big Lots to 32 independent local businesses, with Restaurant & Food Service leading the sector mix. Data updated weekly. Source: Store Closure Watch.
- Which retail chains are closing stores in Columbus?
- Recent confirmed retail chain closures in Columbus include Starbucks (inside Kroger), Big Lots, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Beyond the chains, 32 independent local closures are also tracked. Full address-level data available to subscribers. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-22.
- Which restaurants are closing in Columbus?
- Columbus's most-affected sector is Restaurant & Food Service, with 25 tracked closure events. Next are Retail (23) and Office & Services (3). Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-22.
- How do I find out which businesses are closing near me in Columbus?
- This page lists Columbus'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 2026-08-22.
- Where can I find verified store closure data for Columbus?
- Store Closure Watch by Four Lights Analytics delivers weekly verified, facility-level retail closure data for Columbus and 50+ U.S. markets. Data includes confirmed closures with source attribution and confidence flags. Subscribe at storeclosurewatch.com.
Track Columbus closures as they happen
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