Minnesota store closures — August 2026
Store Closure Watch has tracked 225 verified closure events in Minnesota in 2026, including 26 with WARN filings. Source: Four Lights Analytics.
Data updated: August 22, 2026
225
tracked events (2026)
26
WARN filings
15
new this week
10+
cities affected
top cities shown below
By event type
- Closure192
- Bankruptcy18
- Layoff7
- Restructuring4
- Other3
- Relocation1
Top sectors
- Retail104
- Restaurant & Food Service65
- Industrial / Manufacturing24
- Office & Services9
- Healthcare6
This page shows a public summary of 225 Minnesota closure events. Subscribers get every record behind it — street addresses, WARN filings, court links, closing dates, and liquidation detail where available — in a weekly file, every Monday.
Chains closing in Minnesota
- Macy's10
- Francesca's5
- Gina Maria's Pizza5
- Cub Foods5
- Hooters4
- GameStop3
- Eddie Bauer2
- US Forest Service Research & Development Facility2
- First Student2
- MTD Acquisition Inc.2
Top Minnesota cities
- Minneapolis40
- Rochester20
- St. Paul18
- Bloomington6
- St. Cloud5
- Brooklyn Park5
- Burnsville5
- Edina4
- Duluth4
- Maple Grove3
Minnesota closures — FAQ
- How many stores are closing in Minnesota?
- Four Lights Analytics has tracked 225 verified closure events in Minnesota in 2026, including 26 with WARN filings. Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-22.
- Which cities in Minnesota have the most closures?
- The Minnesota cities with the most tracked closures are Minneapolis, Rochester, and St. Paul. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
- Which chains are closing stores in Minnesota?
- Chains with the most tracked Minnesota closures include Macy's, Francesca's, and Gina Maria's Pizza. Address-level data for every location is available to subscribers at storeclosurewatch.com.
- Which retail stores are closing in Minnesota?
- Retail is the most-affected sector in Minnesota, with 104 tracked closure events in 2026, followed by Restaurant & Food Service (65) and Industrial / Manufacturing (24). Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-22.
- How do I track competitor closures in Minnesota?
- Store Closure Watch tracks every verified Minnesota closure weekly — 15 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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