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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