Retail Layoffs in Maine
Tracking 67 retail WARN Act layoff notices affecting 1,106 workers in Maine. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
67
Total Notices
1,106
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Top Companies — Retail Layoffs in Maine
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia Sports | 6 | 55 |
| Sears | 5 | 148 |
| HH Brown Retail Store/Super Shoes | 5 | 38 |
| Bed, Bath & Beyond | 3 | 173 |
| Kmart | 3 | 178 |
| Payless Shoes | 3 | 12 |
| Dollar Express | 3 | 18 |
| Dollar Tree | 2 | 19 |
| A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts | 2 | 50 |
| Pet Life | 2 | 16 |
| Rue21 | 2 | 18 |
| Joann Fabrics | 1 | 45 |
| Yelloh! | 1 | 14 |
| Hamilton Marine | 1 | 6 |
| Ben's Trading Post | 1 | 4 |
Retail Layoffs by City in Maine
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 24 | 335 |
| Augusta | 9 | 331 |
| Greenwich | 5 | 38 |
| Freeport | 3 | 37 |
| Union | 3 | 173 |
| Westbrook | 3 | 30 |
| South Portland | 3 | 24 |
| Bangor | 3 | 11 |
| Auburn | 1 | 45 |
| Hermon | 1 | 14 |
| Searsport | 1 | 6 |
| Madawaska | 1 | 8 |
| Presque Isle | 1 | 4 |
| Machias | 1 | 11 |
| Lovell | 1 | 2 |
Latest Retail Layoff Notices in Maine
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joann Fabrics | Auburn | 45 | - | 2025-02-20 |
| Yelloh! | Hermon | 14 | - | 2024-09-23 |
| Hamilton Marine | Searsport | 6 | - | 2023-10-30 |
| Dollar Tree | Madawaska | 8 | - | 2021-11-10 |
| Ben's Trading Post | Presque Isle | 4 | - | 2021-09-30 |
| Dollar Tree | Machias | 11 | - | 2021-04-23 |
| Rosie's Lovell Village Store | Lovell | 2 | - | 2021-03-26 |
| Beverley's Hallmark | Waterville | 7 | - | 2021-02-17 |
| LL Bean | Freeport | 7 | - | 2021-02-01 |
| Lowe Hardware/William M Lowe | - | 5 | - | 2020-09-15 |
| Accessories Shop, The | Freeport | 4 | - | 2020-09-10 |
| Jonathan Frost, LLC/Jonathan Frost Gallery | Portland | 1 | - | 2020-09-10 |
| Sears | Augusta | 60 | - | 2020-09-01 |
| Lane Bryant | Portland | 14 | - | 2020-08-03 |
| General NutritionCompanies | Portland | 1 | - | 2020-08-01 |
| Foshay - Carlton Cards & Gifts | - | 2 | - | 2020-07-24 |
| HH Brown Retail Store/Super Shoes | Greenwich | 4 | - | 2020-04-24 |
| HH Brown Retail Store/Super Shoes | Greenwich | 5 | - | 2020-04-24 |
| HH Brown Retail Store/Super Shoes | Greenwich | 8 | - | 2020-04-24 |
| HH Brown Retail Store/Super Shoes | Greenwich | 11 | - | 2020-04-24 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many retail layoffs have occurred in Maine?
There have been 67 retail WARN Act layoff notices in Maine, affecting 1,106 workers.
Which retail companies have had the most layoffs in Maine?
The top companies are: Olympia Sports, Sears, HH Brown Retail Store/Super Shoes, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Kmart.
What cities in Maine have the most retail layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Portland, Augusta, Greenwich, Freeport, Union.
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