West Virginia store closures — October 2026
Store Closure Watch has tracked 107 verified closure events in West Virginia (50 in 2026, 4 earlier, 53 undated), including 20 with a WARN notice. Source: Four Lights Analytics.
Data updated: October 24, 2026
By event type
- Closure84
- Bankruptcy15
- Restructuring4
- Layoff4
Top sectors
- Retail40
- Restaurant & Food Service20
- Industrial / Manufacturing16
- Grocery & Convenience8
- Office & Services8
This page shows a public summary of 107 West Virginia closure events. 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 West Virginia
Top West Virginia cities
- Charleston10
- Lorado5
- Morgantown5
- Bridgeport4
- Clarksburg3
- Huntington3
- Barboursville3
- Ashford3
- Lewisburg2
- Pineville2
West Virginia briefs
Closer looks at what closed in West Virginia and what the records show.
We count 66 plants whose owners have set a closing date after October 19, across 26 states: 12 in October, 10 in November, 26 in December, 18 in 2027.
At least 9 sawmills and wood-products mills in 9 states closed or set a closing date in 2026. Four have dates still ahead.
We count 82 trucking companies that filed in 2026, from one-truck operators to regional fleets with more than a hundred trucks.
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West Virginia closures — FAQ
- How many stores are closing in West Virginia?
- Four Lights Analytics has tracked 107 verified closure events in West Virginia, including 20 with a WARN notice. Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-10-24.
- Which cities in West Virginia have the most closures?
- The West Virginia cities with the most tracked closures are Charleston, Lorado, and Morgantown. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
- Which chains are closing stores in West Virginia?
- Chains with the most tracked West Virginia closures include Walgreens, Rue21, and Francesca's. Address-level data for every location is available to subscribers at storeclosurewatch.com.
- Which retail stores are closing in West Virginia?
- Retail is the most-affected sector in West Virginia, with 40 tracked closure events, followed by Restaurant & Food Service (20) and Industrial / Manufacturing (16). Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-10-24.
- How do I track competitor closures in West Virginia?
- Store Closure Watch tracks every verified West Virginia closure weekly — 0 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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107 West Virginia events tracked so far. Each Monday's file adds that week's new records — street addresses, source links, and confidence flags. $99/month.