Store Closure Watch

North Carolina store closures — July 2026

Store Closure Watch has tracked 321 verified closure events in North Carolina in 2026, including 48 with WARN filings. Source: Four Lights Analytics.

Data updated: July 4, 2026

321
tracked events (2026)
48
WARN filings
11
new this week
10+
cities affected
top cities shown below

By event type

  • Closure276
  • Bankruptcy31
  • Layoff11
  • Restructuring2
  • Conversion / Sale1

Top sectors

  • Home & Furniture79
  • Restaurants & Bars38
  • Manufacturing / Industrial14
  • Apparel & Fashion14
  • Grocery & Convenience13

Chains closing in North Carolina

Top North Carolina cities

  • Charlotte42
  • Raleigh31
  • Durham12
  • Greensboro10
  • Wilmington9
  • Greenville7
  • Asheville7
  • Gastonia7
  • Monroe6
  • Winston-Salem5

North Carolina closures — FAQ

How many stores are closing in North Carolina?
Four Lights Analytics has tracked 321 verified closure events in North Carolina in 2026, including 48 with WARN filings. Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-07-04.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most closures?
The North Carolina cities with the most tracked closures are Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
Which chains are closing stores in North Carolina?
Chains with the most tracked North Carolina closures include Big Lots, GameStop, and Railcrew Xpress. Address-level data for every location is available to subscribers at storeclosurewatch.com.

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