Adapting to Crisis

New Report Shows US Retail Could See More Store Closures Than Anticipated This Year

Apparel and department stores are expected to suffer most

sign that says this store is closing
A new report foresees "ominous implications" for malls.Getty Images
By Lisa Lacy

June 10, 2020

The U.S. retail industry will see as many as 20,000 to 25,000 store closures this year.

Lisa Lacy

Lisa Lacy is Adweek's Commerce Editor.

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