Retail Layoffs in North Carolina
Tracking 62 retail WARN Act layoff notices affecting 7,424 workers in North Carolina. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
62
Total Notices
7,424
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Top Companies — Retail Layoffs in North Carolina
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | 8 | 1,738 |
| Sears | 5 | 574 |
| Lowe's | 4 | 725 |
| Kmart | 4 | 349 |
| Kroger | 3 | 314 |
| Nordstrom | 2 | 19 |
| The Body Shop | 2 | 208 |
| JCPenney | 2 | 146 |
| Tb Arhaus | 2 | 65 |
| Earth Fare | 2 | 220 |
| Sams Club | 2 | 336 |
| MC Management, Inc./JR Cigar | 2 | 135 |
| Higbee Lancoms | 2 | 89 |
| Conn Appliances | 1 | 46 |
| Big Rock Sports | 1 | 81 |
Retail Layoffs by City in North Carolina
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 29 | 3,805 |
| Mooresville | 4 | 765 |
| Durham | 3 | 353 |
| Greensboro | 3 | 303 |
| Wake Forest | 2 | 208 |
| Asheville | 2 | 220 |
| Chapel Hill | 2 | 103 |
| High Point | 2 | 396 |
| Centennial | 1 | 14 |
| Mebane | 1 | 46 |
| Hamlet | 1 | 81 |
| Wilmington | 1 | 1 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 50 |
| Wilkesboro | 1 | 75 |
| Matthews | 1 | 255 |
Latest Retail Layoff Notices in North Carolina
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordstrom | Charlotte | 5 | Layoff | 2025-06-02 |
| Nordstrom | Centennial | 14 | Permanent Layoff | 2025-05-29 |
| Walmart | Charlotte | 201 | Permanent Layoff | 2025-02-05 |
| Walmart | Charlotte | 267 | Closure | 2025-02-05 |
| Conn Appliances | Mebane | 46 | Closure | 2024-09-17 |
| Walmart | Charlotte | 155 | Layoff | 2024-06-20 |
| Big Rock Sports | Hamlet | 81 | Closure | 2024-04-09 |
| The Body Shop | Wake Forest | 63 | Closure | 2024-03-01 |
| David's Bridal | Wilmington | 1 | Layoff | 2023-04-17 |
| American Merchandising Specialists | Mooresville | 115 | Layoff | 2022-10-31 |
| JCPenney | Charlotte | 65 | Closure | 2020-12-28 |
| Tb Arhaus | Charlotte | 33 | Layoff | 2020-04-30 |
| Tb Arhaus | Charlotte | 32 | Layoff | 2020-04-30 |
| Drive Time | Charlotte | 109 | Closure | 2020-03-30 |
| Walmart | Charlotte | 80 | Closure | 2020-03-04 |
| Walmart | Charlotte | 205 | Closure | 2020-03-04 |
| Earth Fare | Asheville | 116 | Closure | 2020-02-17 |
| Earth Fare | Asheville | 104 | Closure | 2020-02-17 |
| PAE | Jacksonville | 50 | Closure | 2020-02-10 |
| JCPenney | Charlotte | 81 | Closure | 2020-02-10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many retail layoffs have occurred in North Carolina?
There have been 62 retail WARN Act layoff notices in North Carolina, affecting 7,424 workers.
Which retail companies have had the most layoffs in North Carolina?
The top companies are: Walmart, Sears, Lowe's, Kmart, Kroger.
What cities in North Carolina have the most retail layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Charlotte, Mooresville, Durham, Greensboro, Wake Forest.
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