Store Closure Watch

Retail Store Closures in SeattleAugust 2026

As of August 22, 2026, Seattle had 50 confirmed retail and facility closures — from national chains like Starbucks and Walgreens to 26 independent local businesses. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.

Data updated: week of August 22, 2026

50
closures tracked (all-time)
15
closures in August 2026
10
new this week
24,800 sq ft
est. sq ft vacating
where building area is known

What's closing in Seattle

  • Retail28
  • Office & Services7
  • Restaurant & Food Service6
  • Grocery & Convenience5
  • Hospitality & Entertainment2

Beyond the chains

26

independent and local business closures

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

This page shows a public summary of 50 Seattle 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 Seattle

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

Starbucks

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · Confirmed closure

Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers

Walgreens

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · Confirmed closure

Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers

U.S. Bank

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · Confirmed closure

Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers

Amazon Fresh

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · Confirmed closure

Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers

Amazon Go

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · Confirmed closure

Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers

These are 5 recent closures — Store Closure Watch has tracked 50 in Seattle in 2026. Subscribers get full detail on new closures as they're confirmed each week.

Seattle store closures — FAQ

How many store closures happened in Seattle this month?
Four Lights Analytics confirmed 50 retail and facility closures in Seattle through August 2026 — from chains like Starbucks and Walgreens to 26 independent local businesses, with Retail leading the sector mix. Data updated weekly. Source: Store Closure Watch.
Which retail chains are closing stores in Seattle?
Recent confirmed retail chain closures in Seattle include Starbucks, Walgreens, and U.S. Bank. Beyond the chains, 26 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 Seattle?
Seattle's most-affected sector is Retail, with 28 tracked closure events. Next are Office & Services (7) and Restaurant & Food Service (6). Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-22.
How do I find out which businesses are closing near me in Seattle?
This page lists Seattle'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 Seattle?
Store Closure Watch by Four Lights Analytics delivers weekly verified, facility-level retail closure data for Seattle and 50+ U.S. markets. Data includes confirmed closures with source attribution and confidence flags. Subscribe at storeclosurewatch.com.

Track Seattle closures as they happen

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