Updated March 31, 2012
2011 was the year of retail industry expansion in the U.S., not because of a robust economy, but rather as a result of massive store closings that left prime commercial real estate empty. With retail real estate vacancies at an all time high, and retail lease terms at an all time low, both emerging and established retail chains decided to lease while the leasing was good and expand ahead of recovery.
Growth and expansion of brick and mortar stores in the U.S. retail industry is likely to slow down in 2012 due to the continued slow recovery of the economy and the lack of bargain basement commercial retail sites left to add to their portfolios. Additionally the online and mobile shopping trend that is expanding at a rapid rate is decreasing the foot traffic in physical stores and encouraging retailers to focus their resources towards technology rather than real estate.
What follows is a complete and ongoing roundup list of store openings that are planned to happen in the U.S. in the 2012 calendar year. Information for this store openings list comes from credible published sources that are available to the general public. This 2012 Store Closings Roundup list is updated with additions and changes as official and verifiable store closing information is made public.
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>> Complete 2012 U.S. Store Openings Roundup >>
>> 2012 Stores Openings Arranged Alphabetically >>
> > See also the 2012 Store Closings Roundup >>
