The phrase "vacant stores" typically refers to commercial spaces, such as retail shops or office buildings, that are currently unoccupied and available for rent or sale. Full definition
Moreover, he noted that while on a recent walk through the district, he passed numerous vacant stores. (manhattantimesnews.com)
Source: «Toys R Us Closures Will Leave Hundreds of Vacant Stores on the Market With Few Obvious Replacements,» CNBC (March 16, 2018) (realtormag.realtor.org)
When several mall developers subsequently asked United Vision to take over vacant stores for a season, the company moved toward more sophisticated merchandising. (inc.com)