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00:03U.S. store openings are expected to rise and closures decline in 2026, according to CNBC.
00:10CoreSite research projects about 7,900 store closures,
00:14down 4.5% year-over-year, and the lowest level in three years.
00:19Retailers are expected to open about 5,500 new stores, up 4.4% from 2025.
00:26Value retailers are leading planned openings,
00:29with Dollar General, Aldi, and Tractor Supply at the top of the list.
00:33GameStop, Francesca's, and Walgreens are expected to lead closures.
00:38CoreSite said department stores and legacy retailers continue to shrink footprints
00:42while discounters, warehouse clubs, and off-price chains expand.
00:47The firm said easing inflation, steady consumer spending by affluent shoppers,
00:51and fewer bankruptcies are shaping retailer real estate plans for the year.
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