Store Closure Watch

Washington store closures — August 2026

Store Closure Watch has tracked 255 verified closure events in Washington in 2026, including 136 with WARN filings. Source: Four Lights Analytics.

Data updated: August 22, 2026

255
tracked events (2026)
136
WARN filings
44
new this week
10+
cities affected
top cities shown below

By event type

  • Closure199
  • Bankruptcy21
  • Layoff20
  • Restructuring11
  • Other4

Top sectors

  • Retail102
  • Restaurant & Food Service43
  • Industrial / Manufacturing40
  • Grocery & Convenience24
  • Hospitality & Entertainment12

This page shows a public summary of 255 Washington 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 Washington

Top Washington cities

  • Seattle50
  • Spokane11
  • Bellevue8
  • Bellingham8
  • Everett6
  • Redmond5
  • Tacoma5
  • Wallula5
  • Mill Creek4
  • Kennewick4

Washington closures — FAQ

How many stores are closing in Washington?
Four Lights Analytics has tracked 255 verified closure events in Washington in 2026, including 136 with WARN filings. Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-22.
Which cities in Washington have the most closures?
The Washington cities with the most tracked closures are Seattle, Spokane, and Bellevue. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
Which chains are closing stores in Washington?
Chains with the most tracked Washington closures include Starbucks, Rite Aid, and Macy's. Address-level data for every location is available to subscribers at storeclosurewatch.com.
Which retail stores are closing in Washington?
Retail is the most-affected sector in Washington, with 102 tracked closure events in 2026, followed by Restaurant & Food Service (43) and Industrial / Manufacturing (40). Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-22.
How do I track competitor closures in Washington?
Store Closure Watch tracks every verified Washington closure weekly — 44 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.

Track Washington closures as they happen

New Washington records in every Monday brief — street addresses, source links, and confidence flags. 255 tracked to date. $99/month.