Retail Layoffs in Kansas
Tracking 94 retail WARN Act layoff notices affecting 6,759 workers in Kansas. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
94
Total Notices
6,759
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Top Companies — Retail Layoffs in Kansas
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sears | 9 | 308 |
| Walmart | 7 | 789 |
| JCPenney | 7 | 651 |
| Kmart | 5 | 296 |
| Rusty Eck Ford | 3 | 91 |
| Payless Shoesource | 3 | 643 |
| Gordmans | 2 | 8 |
| Dillard's | 2 | 189 |
| Macy's | 2 | 192 |
| K - Mart | 2 | 135 |
| Dillon Stores | 2 | 215 |
| Rhodes Grocery | 2 | 105 |
| Lowe's | 1 | 3 |
| Forever 21 | 1 | 12 |
| JoAnn Fabrics | 1 | 6 |
Retail Layoffs by City in Kansas
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 26 | 1,206 |
| Topeka | 17 | 1,480 |
| Overland Park | 9 | 617 |
| Lenexa | 7 | 968 |
| Edgerton | 2 | 480 |
| Kansas City | 2 | 103 |
| Mission | 2 | 199 |
| Junction City | 2 | 168 |
| Chanute | 2 | 105 |
| Independence | 2 | 130 |
| Salina | 1 | 6 |
| Fort Scott | 1 | 118 |
| Lawrence | 1 | 4 |
| Liberal | 1 | 72 |
| Derby | 1 | 88 |
Latest Retail Layoff Notices in Kansas
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowe's | - | 3 | Layoff | 2026-02-13 |
| Forever 21 | Wichita | 12 | - | 2025-02-14 |
| JoAnn Fabrics | Salina | 6 | - | 2025-02-12 |
| Party City | Wichita | 15 | - | 2024-12-20 |
| Walmart | Edgerton | 318 | - | 2024-05-17 |
| Valu Merchandisers | Fort Scott | 118 | - | 2024-01-08 |
| Walmart | Overland Park | 106 | Layoff | 2023-05-03 |
| Chewy | Edgerton | 162 | - | 2021-06-10 |
| Gordmans | Topeka | 5 | - | 2020-06-23 |
| Gordmans | Topeka | 3 | - | 2020-06-22 |
| JCPenney | Topeka | 3 | - | 2020-06-05 |
| JCPenney | Topeka | 6 | - | 2020-06-05 |
| Jim's Formal Wear | - | 49 | Layoff | 2020-03-31 |
| Rusty Eck Ford | Wichita | 45 | - | 2020-03-24 |
| Midwest KIA | Wichita | 25 | - | 2020-03-24 |
| Rusty Eck Ford | Wichita | 42 | - | 2020-03-24 |
| JCPenney | Lenexa | 243 | Layoff | 2020-01-16 |
| Gun Den | - | 2 | - | 2019-12-19 |
| Ellen Plumb Bookstore | Lawrence | 4 | - | 2019-12-19 |
| Cato Fashions | Wichita | 5 | - | 2019-12-02 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many retail layoffs have occurred in Kansas?
There have been 94 retail WARN Act layoff notices in Kansas, affecting 6,759 workers.
Which retail companies have had the most layoffs in Kansas?
The top companies are: Sears, Walmart, JCPenney, Kmart, Rusty Eck Ford.
What cities in Kansas have the most retail layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Wichita, Topeka, Overland Park, Lenexa, Edgerton.
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