Store Closure Watch

Wisconsin store closures — August 2026

Store Closure Watch has tracked 217 verified closure events in Wisconsin in 2026, including 79 with WARN filings. Source: Four Lights Analytics.

Data updated: August 22, 2026

217
tracked events (2026)
79
WARN filings
6
new this week
10+
cities affected
top cities shown below

By event type

  • Closure204
  • Bankruptcy7
  • Other3
  • Layoff2
  • Restructuring1

Top sectors

  • Retail99
  • Industrial / Manufacturing45
  • Restaurant & Food Service29
  • Grocery & Convenience18
  • Office & Services10

This page shows a public summary of 217 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

Top Wisconsin cities

  • Milwaukee40
  • Madison12
  • Appleton8
  • Wisconsin Rapids5
  • Green Bay5
  • Menomonee Falls4
  • Osceola4
  • Brookfield3
  • Glendale3
  • Oak Creek3

Wisconsin closures — FAQ

How many stores are closing in Wisconsin?
Four Lights Analytics has tracked 217 verified closure events in Wisconsin in 2026, including 79 with WARN filings. Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-22.
Which cities in Wisconsin have the most closures?
The Wisconsin cities with the most tracked closures are Milwaukee, Madison, and Appleton. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
Which chains are closing stores in Wisconsin?
Chains with the most tracked Wisconsin closures include Pick 'n Save, Eddie Bauer, and Walgreens. Address-level data for every location is available to subscribers at storeclosurewatch.com.
Which retail stores are closing in Wisconsin?
Retail is the most-affected sector in Wisconsin, with 99 tracked closure events in 2026, followed by Industrial / Manufacturing (45) and Restaurant & Food Service (29). Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-22.
How do I track competitor closures in Wisconsin?
Store Closure Watch tracks every verified Wisconsin closure weekly — 6 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 Wisconsin closures as they happen

New Wisconsin records in every Monday brief — street addresses, source links, and confidence flags. 217 tracked to date. $99/month.