Apocalypse in retail: 2019 stores will close in the US in 5800, the year. LIST

The staggering store closing speed that has shocked US retail over the last couple of years will continue in 2019.

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According to the CoStar Group, retailers closed the record 102 million square feet of retail space in the 2017 year, and then broke this record in the 2018 year, closing another 155 million square feet of retail space, writes Business Insider.

This year, retailers have already announced the closure of more than 5800 stores, below is their full list.

Payless ShoeSource: 2500 Stores

Payless filed for bankruptcy in February 2019, and said it plans to close all of its 2500 stores. This could be the largest online retail liquidation in history.

Gymboree: 805 stores

The Gymboree Group filed for bankruptcy protection under the 11 head in January, 2019, and announced that it plans to close more 800 stores under the signboards Gymboree and Crazy 8.

Gymboree had previously declared bankruptcy, it was in June 2017, then the network closed almost 400 stores.

Charlotte Russe: 520 stores

Charlotte Russe launched final sales at 94 stores in February after the company filed for bankruptcy protection under the head of 11. In March, the company announced that it would liquidate the remaining 416 stores Charlotte Russe and 10 stores Peek Kids.

Family Dollar: 390 Stores

In March, the Dollar Tree chain announced that it plans to convert Family Dollar’s ​​200 stores to Dollar Tree stores and close other Family Dollar stores to 390.

Shopko: 371 Shop

The Shopko network filed for bankruptcy in January and said it would close the 251 store. In March, the company said it was unable to find a buyer for its business and liquidates the remaining 120 stores.

Chico's: 250 stores

Chico's women's clothing retailer said in March that in the next three years he would close Chico's 100 stores, Black Market's 90 stores, and Soma's 60 stores.

Gap: 230 Stores

21 in March, Gap said it would close 230 eponymous stores over the next two years, as the brand’s sales fell by 7% during the holiday season.

LifeWay: 170 Stores

LifeWay Christian Resources announced in March that it plans to close all 170 of its stores. The company said it will continue to sell Bibles, books, children's products, church accessories, as well as Christian music and movies on its website.

Performance Bicycle: 102 Store

Performance Bicycle parent company, Advanced Sports Enterprises, filed for bankruptcy in November 2018, and then announced that it would close all 102 of its stores.

Sears: 70 stores

Sears Holdings, which owns Sears and Kmart stores, went out of bankruptcy in February 2019 of the year after filing for bankruptcy protection under the head of 11 in October last year.

Destination Maternity: 42-67 Stores

Destination Maternity plans to close 42 to 67 stores this year.

Victoria's Secret: 53 Store

Victoria's Secret said it would close 53 store this year, citing "performance degradation."

Kmart: 50 Stores

Abercrombie & Fitch: 40 stores

In March, Abercrombie & Fitch said it plans to close up to 40 stores this year. Abercrombie & Fitch also plans to open 40 new stores, including 20 Hollister stores, 15 Abercrombie Kids stores and five Abercrombie stores.

Most of the stores that Abercrombie & Fitch plans to close are located in the United States, the company said.

Christopher & Banks: 30-40 stores

JCPenney: 27 Stores

JCPenney said it will close 27 stores in 2019 year. The network of department stores said that sales at some stores fell by 4% in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Beauty Brands: 25 stores

Beauty Brands chain of cosmetics and beauty products stores in December 2018 announced that it plans to close 25 stores this year.

Henri Bendel: 23 Store

The network Henri Bendel closed all its stores in January 2019 after 123 years in business.

Lowe's: 20 stores

This year, Lowe's will close 20 stores in 13 states.

Z Gallerie: 17 stores

Z Gallerie, a company selling household goods and décor, filed for bankruptcy protection under the 11 chapter in March 2019. The company said it plans to close 17 from its 76 stores during the restructuring process.

Macy's: 9 stores

Macy's closes stores in Wyoming, Washington, California, New York, Indiana, Massachusetts, Virginia and West Virginia.

J.Crew: 7 stores

J.Crew closes stores in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, California and Canada.

Kohl's: 4 Store

Kohl's is closing four stores this year. All closed stores are located in or near shopping centers.

Nordstrom: 3 Store

Nordstrom closes stores in Florida, Virginia and Rhode Island.

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