Retail Layoffs in California
Tracking 1,800 retail WARN Act layoff notices affecting 124,516 workers in California. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
1,800
Total Notices
124,516
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Top Companies — Retail Layoffs in California
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 162 | 10,212 |
| Sears | 47 | 2,739 |
| Safeway | 45 | 1,902 |
| Walmart | 43 | 7,043 |
| Ralphs Grocery | 42 | 2,067 |
| Macy's | 39 | 4,315 |
| David's Bridal | 37 | 1,210 |
| Kmart | 35 | 3,104 |
| bebe stores | 28 | 615 |
| 99 Cents Only Stores | 25 | 1,489 |
| Transform SR | 24 | 1,192 |
| Abercrombie & Fitch | 22 | 1,553 |
| CST California Stations | 22 | 556 |
| Advance Auto Parts | 21 | 471 |
| Gap | 19 | 2,072 |
Retail Layoffs by City in California
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 125 | 11,089 |
| San Diego | 101 | 4,878 |
| San Francisco | 95 | 9,493 |
| Milpitas | 51 | 2,591 |
| Sacramento | 44 | 3,214 |
| Irvine | 42 | 2,819 |
| San Jose | 38 | 3,934 |
| Ontario | 36 | 2,711 |
| Pleasanton | 32 | 1,234 |
| Long Beach | 29 | 2,429 |
| Sunnyvale | 23 | 1,357 |
| Bakersfield | 22 | 1,099 |
| Thousand Oaks | 21 | 1,299 |
| Santa Monica | 19 | 752 |
| Riverside | 19 | 1,707 |
Latest Retail Layoff Notices in California
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nob Hill Foods | San Ramon | 50 | - | 2026-03-23 |
| Saks & | Santa Barbara | 58 | - | 2026-03-06 |
| Saks & | Santa Barbara | 76 | - | 2026-03-06 |
| Saks & | Santa Barbara | 97 | - | 2026-03-06 |
| The Vons | Long Beach | 65 | - | 2026-03-02 |
| Food 4 Less | Los Angeles | 64 | - | 2026-02-27 |
| Raley's | West Sacramento | 43 | - | 2026-02-20 |
| Super A Foods | Bell Gardens | 20 | Closure | 2026-02-06 |
| American Eagle Outfitters | San Francisco | 108 | - | 2026-02-02 |
| Amazon | San Francisco | 84 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | San Francisco | 19 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | San Diego | 1 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | Village San Diego | 2 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | Wework Aventine San Diego | 13 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | Village San Diego | 19 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | Bernardo San Diego | 1 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | San Diego | 38 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | Irvine | 34 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | Irvine | 25 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | Irvine | 1 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many retail layoffs have occurred in California?
There have been 1,800 retail WARN Act layoff notices in California, affecting 124,516 workers.
Which retail companies have had the most layoffs in California?
The top companies are: Amazon, Sears, Safeway, Walmart, Ralphs Grocery.
What cities in California have the most retail layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Milpitas, Sacramento.
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