Retail Store Closures in New York City — August 2026
As of August 22, 2026, New York City had 27 confirmed retail and facility closures — from national chains like REI and Duane Reade to 7 independent local businesses. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
Data updated: week of August 22, 2026
What's closing in New York City
- Retail11
- Restaurant & Food Service9
- Hospitality & Entertainment3
- Office & Services2
- Grocery & Convenience1
Beyond the chains
independent and local business closures
Single-location shops, restaurants, and services unique to New York City — closures national chain trackers miss. Names, addresses, and sources for each are in the subscriber CSV.
This page shows a public summary of 27 New York City 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 New York City
Chain names and general areas are public. Street addresses, coordinates, and source links are available to subscribers.
REI
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
Duane Reade
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
Hooters
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
H&M
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
Sushidokoro Mekumi
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
These are 5 recent closures — Store Closure Watch has tracked 27 in New York City in 2026. Subscribers get full detail on new closures as they're confirmed each week.
New York City store closures — FAQ
- How many store closures happened in New York City this month?
- Four Lights Analytics confirmed 27 retail and facility closures in New York City through August 2026 — from chains like REI and Duane Reade to 7 independent local businesses, with Retail leading the sector mix. Data updated weekly. Source: Store Closure Watch.
- Which retail chains are closing stores in New York City?
- Recent confirmed retail chain closures in New York City include REI, Duane Reade, and Hooters. Beyond the chains, 7 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 retail stores are closing in New York City?
- New York City's most-affected sector is Retail, with 11 tracked closure events. Next are Restaurant & Food Service (9) and Hospitality & Entertainment (3). Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-22.
- How do I find out which businesses are closing near me in New York City?
- This page lists New York City'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 New York City?
- Store Closure Watch by Four Lights Analytics delivers weekly verified, facility-level retail closure data for New York City and 50+ U.S. markets. Data includes confirmed closures with source attribution and confidence flags. Subscribe at storeclosurewatch.com.
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