Employers in Missouri recorded 3 WARN Act notices in February 2026, covering approximately 171 workers — marking a decline from January and down 73% versus February 2025. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 143 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 3 |
The Wholesale Trade sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 143 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Arts & Entertainment reported 25 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 3 | 171 |
St. Louis absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 171 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood | 1 | 143 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 25 |
| Maryland Heights | 1 | 3 |
| 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.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Wholesale Tire Dis. Inc | Hazelwood | 143 | Closure | 2026-02-09 |
| Main Street Sports Group, LLC | St. Louis | 25 | Closure | 2026-02-13 |
| St. Louis Post-Dispatch | Maryland Heights | 3 | Closure | 2026-02-06 |
Leading the list was Community Wholesale Tire Dis. Inc at its Hazelwood facility, reporting 143 affected workers. Main Street Sports Group, LLC followed with 25 workers.
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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.
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