OKLAHOMA - While Oklahoma's economy remains resilient in many sectors, the retail and dining landscape is facing a sharp correction as February 2026 begins. The headlines this month are dominated by a complete market exit by a fast-growing salad chain and a major logistical disruption in the Tulsa area.
Here is the breakdown of the major business closures impacting Oklahoma this month.
1. Salad and Go
- The Status: Total Market Exit
- The Impact: In a sudden reversal for the drive-thru health food chain, Salad and Go is permanently closing all its remaining locations in Oklahoma. This includes the seven active stores that were trying to gain a foothold in the OKC and Tulsa metros.
- Why: The Arizona-based chain is retreating to its core markets in the Southwest. After aggressively expanding into Oklahoma and Texas over the last two years, corporate leadership cited the need to "consolidate operations" and cut losses in markets where profitability was lagging. If you were a fan of their $6 salads and cheap cold brew, you are unfortunately out of luck as of this month.
2. Macy's (Tulsa Fulfillment Center)
- The Status: Major Facility Shutdown
- The Impact: While not a "store" you can walk into, this is arguably the biggest retail story in the state. Macy's is in the process of shutting down its massive direct-to-consumer fulfillment center near Owasso.
- Why: As part of its "Bold New Chapter" strategy, the department store giant is modernizing its supply chain and moving operations to newer, automated facilities in other states. The closure affects nearly 1,000 jobs, delivering a significant economic blow to Tulsa County as the year begins.
3. Walgreens
- The Status: "Quiet" Closures
- The Impact: Oklahoma continues to see the effects of Walgreens' national plan to close 1,200 stores. Rather than a single "hit list," the pharmacy chain is quietly shuttering underperforming locations as leases expire. Residents in Oklahoma City and rural counties should watch for "prescription transfer" notices in their bags, as this is often the only warning given before a local branch goes dark.
- Why: The chain is struggling with reimbursement rates and competition from online pharmacies, forcing them to thin out their saturation in the Sooner State.
4. Family Dollar
- The Status: Finalizing Lease Exits
- The Impact: Following the announcement of the closure of 1,000 stores nationwide, the final wave of Family Dollar closures is hitting Oklahoma. Specific locations in rural towns and urban centers that were on "watch lists" due to lease expirations are finally turning off the lights this February.
- Why: Parent company Dollar Tree Inc. is cutting dead weight to stabilize its stock, leaving many smaller Oklahoma communities with one less option for groceries and household essentials.
February 2026 is a month of "strategic retreats" for Oklahoma businesses. The complete exit of Salad and Go demonstrates that rapid expansion doesn't always translate into success in the competitive Oklahoma food market. Meanwhile, the loss of the Macy's fulfillment center is a sobering reminder that corporate restructuring in New York can have massive ripple effects on jobs in Tulsa.