The data displays the net openings and closures of multiple (chain) stores in Great Britain from 2012 to 2017. Over the time period observed, there was an overall decline in the number of multiple stores in Great Britain every year, apart from in 2013 when the number of stores increased by 416.
2012 | -4054 |
2013 | 416 |
2014 | -126 |
2015 | -601 |
2016 | -2481 |
2017 | -4010 |