In 2026, 14 retail companies have cut a combined 23,940 jobs, averaging 17.4% of workforce per company.
Retail layoffs in 2026 reflect a sector caught between e-commerce pressure, changing consumer behavior, and corporate restructuring. From Home Depot's RTO-driven cuts to Macy's store closures, retailers are rethinking both their physical and organizational footprints.
| Company | People Cut | % of Workforce | Date | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitbread | 3,800 | 11.2% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Zalando | 2,700 | 16.3% | MERGER | |
| Saks Global | 1,866 | 11.0% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Nike | 1,400 | 1.8% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Claire's | 1,300 | 7.6% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| The Original Factory Shop | 1,180 | 100.0% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Essendant | 1,175 | 47.0% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Walmart | 1,100 | 0.1% | AI-DRIVEN | |
| Macy's | 1,050 | 1.2% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Sodexo | 1,000 | 0.2% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Inter IKEA Group | 850 | 3.1% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| IKEA (Ingka Group) | 800 | 0.5% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Home Depot | 800 | 0.2% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Nike | 775 | 1.0% | AI-DRIVEN | |
| Wonder | 533 | 14.4% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Smokey Bones | 500 | 100.0% | MERGER | |
| Target | 500 | 0.1% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Family Dollar | 373 | 0.6% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Levi Strauss & Co. | 303 | 1.6% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Sodexo | 296 | 0.1% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| H&M | 250 | 0.3% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Frugal Fannie's | 214 | 100.0% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Aramark | 174 | 0.1% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Sodexo | 164 | 0.0% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Walgreens | 159 | 0.1% | COST CUT | |
| Staples | 109 | 0.9% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Nordstrom | 101 | 0.2% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| GladUDid Chick-fil-A | 98 | 100.0% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Sodexo | 93 | 0.0% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| West Marine | 80 | 1.6% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Sodexo | 66 | 0.0% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Marc's | 55 | 1.8% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Raley's | 51 | 0.4% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Portillo's | 25 | 0.3% | COST CUT |