11 retailers closing the most stores in the U.S. (2026)

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Key Takeaways

• Advertisement The retail industry is changing , in some big ways.
• Over the past several years, national retailers have had to start adjusting to a new type of industry and new expectations from consumers.&n...
• Read more: Kohl’s to close 18 stores across U.S.

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The retail industry is changing , in some big ways.

Over the past several years, national retailers have had to start adjusting to a new type of industry and new expectations from consumers. The rise in budget-conscious shoppers looking for bargains, increase in online sales and increased competition in the discount retail space are just some of the factors forcing big companies to make some big changes.

Read more: Kohl’s to close 18 stores across U.S.

According to a recent report from 24/7 Wall St., with an increasingly large share of Americans now shopping online, brick-and-mortar retailers are having a hard time keeping sales up , and numerous are having to adjust to industry changes by closing down stores.

The reasons for store closings can vary. Some companies will close stores simply to optimize resources, while others may be forced to close hundreds of stores due to seriously struggling business. 

In order to come up with the list of companies closing the most stores, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed all large U.S. retailers that have announced store closings for 2016 or that are in the process of closing stores over the next few years.

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11 retailers closing the most stores

11. Wolverine World Wide

• Closings: 100
• Annual net income: $123 million
• 1-year share cost % chg.: -35.2%
• Industry: Apparel footwear & accessories

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10. Men’s Wearhouse

• Closings: 109 to 119
• Annual net income: $0
• 1-year share cost % chg.: N/A
• Industry: Menswear retail

9. Jos. A. Bank

• Closings: 129 to 139
• Annual net income: $0
• 1-year share cost % chg.: N/A
• Industry: Menswear retail

8. Chico’s FAS

• Closings: 120 (2015-2017)
• Annual net income: $65 million
• 1-year share cost % chg.: -24.9%
• Industry: Apparel stores

7. Sports Authority

• Closings: 140
• Annual net income: N/A
• 1-year share cost % chg.: N/A
• Industry: Sporting goods ​

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6. Finish Line

• Closings: 150 (2016-2020)
• Annual net income: $82 million
• 1-year share cost % chg.: -20.6%
• Industry: Specialty retail

5. American Eagle

• Closings: 150 (2014-2017)
• Annual net income: $80 million
• 1-year share cost % chg.: -2.9%
• Industry: Apparel stores

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4. Walmart

• Closings: 154
• Annual net income: $16.4 billion
• 1-year share cost % chg.: -17.9%
• Industry: Discount stores

3. Walgreens

• Closings: 200 (2015-2017)
• Annual net income: $4.2 billion
• 1-year share cost % chg.: -3.8%
• Industry: Drug stores

2. Children’s Place

• Closings: 200 (2015-2017)
• Annual net income: $57 million
• 1-year share cost % chg.: 21.1%
• Industry: Children’s apparel

1. Office Depot

• Closings: 400 (2013-2016)
• Annual net income: $8 million
• 1-year share cost % chg.: -42%
• Industry: Office supply

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Final Thoughts

The bottom line: a little research on retailers closing most stores goes a long way. Compare your options, watch for seasonal offers, and never pay full price when a better deal is one click away.

Originally published at clark.com.