Store Closure Watch

New York store closures — August 2026

Store Closure Watch has tracked 643 verified closure events in New York in 2026, including 68 with WARN filings. Source: Four Lights Analytics.

Data updated: August 22, 2026

643
tracked events (2026)
68
WARN filings
48
new this week
10+
cities affected
top cities shown below

By event type

  • Closure573
  • Bankruptcy46
  • Layoff9
  • Other8
  • Restructuring7

Top sectors

  • Retail324
  • Restaurant & Food Service190
  • Industrial / Manufacturing38
  • Logistics / Warehouse27
  • Grocery & Convenience25

This page shows a public summary of 643 New York closure events. 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.

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New York closures — FAQ

How many stores are closing in New York?
Four Lights Analytics has tracked 643 verified closure events in New York in 2026, including 68 with WARN filings. Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-22.
Which cities in New York have the most closures?
The New York cities with the most tracked closures are New York, Brooklyn, and New York City. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
Which chains are closing stores in New York?
Chains with the most tracked New York closures include GameStop, Rite Aid, and Macy's. Address-level data for every location is available to subscribers at storeclosurewatch.com.
Which retail stores are closing in New York?
Retail is the most-affected sector in New York, with 324 tracked closure events in 2026, followed by Restaurant & Food Service (190) and Industrial / Manufacturing (38). Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-22.
How do I track competitor closures in New York?
Store Closure Watch tracks every verified New York closure weekly — 48 were added in the most recent week. This page shows the chain and sector mix; the subscriber file adds street address, city, event date, sector, and WARN status for each event, so operators can filter to their own trade areas. Delivered every Monday as CSV and Excel. Source: Four Lights Analytics.

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