Missouri Layoffs — October 2018
Employers in Missouri filed 3 WARN Act notices in October 2018, impacting roughly 168 workers — representing a pullback from September and down 88% versus October 2017. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 148 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 20 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 148 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 20 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 148 |
| Jackson | 1 | 20 |
Saint Louis bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 88% of all affected workers with 148 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florissant | 2 | 148 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 94 |
The high proportion of closures (56% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-Mart Corporation (Florissant) | Florissant | 74 | Closure | |
| Kmart | Florissant | 74 | ||
| SkinnyIT | Kansas City | 20 | Closure |
The single largest action involved K-Mart Corporation (Florissant) at its Florissant facility, reporting 74 affected workers. Kmart followed with 74 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Missouri. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Missouri WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.