Rhode Island store closures — August 2026
Store Closure Watch has tracked 92 verified closure events in Rhode Island in 2026, including 4 with WARN filings. Source: Four Lights Analytics.
Data updated: August 22, 2026
92
tracked events (2026)
4
WARN filings
5
new this week
10+
cities affected
top cities shown below
By event type
- Closure78
- Restructuring5
- Bankruptcy5
- Layoff4
Top sectors
- Retail50
- Restaurant & Food Service26
- Office & Services5
- Grocery & Convenience3
- Healthcare2
This page shows a public summary of 92 Rhode Island 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.
Chains closing in Rhode Island
- Crepe Corner4
- Francesca's3
- Yankee Candle3
- Walgreens3
- Banana Republic3
- Uno Pizzeria & Grill2
- Macy's2
- Red Robin2
- Stop & Shop2
- Tiffany & Co.1
Top Rhode Island cities
- Providence38
- Cranston6
- Warwick5
- Wakefield2
- Smithfield2
- Cumberland2
- Pawtucket2
- East Greenwich2
- South County / Wakefield area1
- Newport1
Rhode Island closures — FAQ
- How many stores are closing in Rhode Island?
- Four Lights Analytics has tracked 92 verified closure events in Rhode Island in 2026, including 4 with WARN filings. Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-22.
- Which cities in Rhode Island have the most closures?
- The Rhode Island cities with the most tracked closures are Providence, Cranston, and Warwick. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
- Which chains are closing stores in Rhode Island?
- Chains with the most tracked Rhode Island closures include Crepe Corner, Francesca's, and Yankee Candle. Address-level data for every location is available to subscribers at storeclosurewatch.com.
- Which retail stores are closing in Rhode Island?
- Retail is the most-affected sector in Rhode Island, with 50 tracked closure events in 2026, followed by Restaurant & Food Service (26) and Office & Services (5). Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-22.
- How do I track competitor closures in Rhode Island?
- Store Closure Watch tracks every verified Rhode Island closure weekly — 5 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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