Mississippi store closures — October 2026
Store Closure Watch has tracked 78 verified events in Mississippi (42 in 2026, 7 earlier, 28 undated), including 6 with a WARN notice. Of those 78, 2 are conversions: the store changes to another brand at the same site. Source: Four Lights Analytics.
Data updated: October 24, 2026
By event type
- Closure70
- Layoff3
- Bankruptcy3
- Conversion2
Top sectors
- Retail30
- Restaurant & Food Service17
- Office & Services11
- Logistics / Warehouse7
- Grocery & Convenience5
This page shows a public summary of 78 Mississippi events, including 2 conversions. Each Monday's file adds that week's new records in full — street addresses, WARN filings, court links, closing dates, and liquidation detail where available. It's what's new each week, not the whole history behind this page; for a specific market or date range, that's a custom data pull.
Chains closing in Mississippi
Top Mississippi cities
- Jackson7
- Biloxi4
- Meridian3
- Ocean Springs3
- Clinton3
- Hernando3
- Southaven2
- Gulfport2
- Ridgeland2
- Starkville2
Mississippi briefs
Closer looks at what closed in Mississippi and what the records show.
Between Sept. 26 and Oct. 24, our weekly checks found 275 stores that 44 chains removed from their own online store locators, across 42 states.
The brands are not filing; their operators are. Twenty-six franchisee bankruptcy filings by 21 operators this year across Popeyes, Applebee's, Subway, Hardee's, Carl's Jr., Wendy's, Denny's, Village Inn and more, every one anchored to a court docket.
At least 9 sawmills and wood-products mills in 9 states closed or set a closing date in 2026. Four have dates still ahead.
O'Charley's shut its company-owned restaurants on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Reports put the total at 44 to 49; these are the 33 a local outlet named, by state and address.
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Mississippi closures — FAQ
- How many stores are closing in Mississippi?
- Four Lights Analytics has tracked 78 verified closure events in Mississippi, including 6 with a WARN notice. Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-10-24.
- Which cities in Mississippi have the most closures?
- The Mississippi cities with the most tracked closures are Jackson, Biloxi, and Meridian. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
- Which chains are closing stores in Mississippi?
- Chains with the most tracked Mississippi closures include GameStop, Petsense by Tractor Supply, and Boots & More. Address-level data for every location is available to subscribers at storeclosurewatch.com.
- Which retail stores are closing in Mississippi?
- Retail is the most-affected sector in Mississippi, with 30 tracked closure events, followed by Restaurant & Food Service (17) and Office & Services (11). Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-10-24.
- How do I track competitor closures in Mississippi?
- Store Closure Watch tracks every verified Mississippi closure weekly — 4 were added in the most recent week. This page shows the chain and sector mix; the subscriber file adds street address, city, event date, sector, and WARN status for each event, so operators can filter to their own trade areas. Delivered every Monday as CSV and Excel. Source: Four Lights Analytics.
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78 Mississippi events tracked so far. Each Monday's file adds that week's new records — street addresses, source links, and confidence flags. $99/month.