St. Louis, Missouri — Saks & Company LLC plans to close a distribution facility in St. Louis, eliminating 65 jobs this spring.
According to a WARN notice filed with the State of Missouri, the luxury retailer’s distribution operation will shut down between Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and Sunday, May 31, 2026. The filing states the closure will result in 65 employee layoffs connected to the facility’s operations.
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires companies to provide advance notice when large layoffs or facility closures are planned. The notice allows affected employees and local governments time to prepare for potential job losses.
The filing lists Saks & Company LLC, known for operating Saks Fifth Avenue, as the employer responsible for the closure. Distribution facilities like the one in St. Louis typically support retail and e-commerce operations by managing product storage, sorting, and shipping logistics.
The company did not immediately provide additional public details about the decision, including whether operations will shift to another location or how long the facility has operated locally.
Layoffs tied to distribution centers can affect a range of roles including warehouse staff, logistics workers, supervisors, and support personnel.
For St. Louis, the closure represents another shift in the regional retail logistics landscape as companies restructure supply chains and adjust distribution networks.
Job losses in warehouse and distribution sectors can also impact younger workers and entry-level employees who often rely on logistics jobs as early career opportunities.
State workforce agencies typically provide assistance programs following WARN filings, including job placement support, retraining resources, and unemployment guidance for affected workers.
Additional information may become available as the closure timeline approaches.
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