After two years of elevated distress among retailers, the pace of store closing announcements meaningfully downshifted in the second half of 2025, creating a healthier backdrop moving into 2026.
Despite recent surge, announced store closings expected to slow in 2026
A decline in pipeline of distressed retailers to set stage for a more stable year
By Brandon Svec
CoStar AnalyticsFebruary 11, 2026 | 8:57 P.M.
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