Missouri Layoffs — February 2026
Employers in Missouri filed 3 WARN Act notices in February 2026, impacting roughly 171 workers — representing a pullback from January and down 73% versus February 2025. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 143 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 3 |
The Wholesale Trade sector led the way in workforce reductions with 143 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Arts & Entertainment reported 25 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis (county) | 2 | 146 |
| Saint Louis City | 1 | 25 |
Saint Louis (county) was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 85% of all affected workers with 146 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood | 1 | 143 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 25 |
| Maryland Heights | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 171 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Wholesale Tire Dis | Hazelwood | 143 | Closure | |
| Main Street Sports Group | St. Louis | 25 | Closure | |
| St. Louis Post-Dispatch | Maryland Heights | 3 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Community Wholesale Tire Dis at its Hazelwood facility, reporting 143 affected workers. Main Street Sports Group followed with 25 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Wholesale Trade 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.