Retail Layoffs in California
Tracking 2,008 retail WARN Act layoff notices affecting 140,968 workers in California. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
2,008
Total Notices
140,968
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Data updated
Top Companies — Retail Layoffs in California
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 162 | 10,212 |
| Walmart | 56 | 7,997 |
| Macy's | 56 | 6,330 |
| Ralphs Grocery | 53 | 3,151 |
| Sears | 48 | 2,811 |
| Safeway | 45 | 1,902 |
| David's Bridal | 37 | 1,210 |
| Kmart | 37 | 3,246 |
| Gottschalks | 31 | 3,075 |
| bebe stores | 28 | 615 |
| Circuit City | 26 | 1,540 |
| 99 Cents Only Stores | 25 | 1,489 |
| Abercrombie & Fitch | 25 | 1,697 |
| Transform SR | 24 | 1,192 |
| CST California Stations | 22 | 556 |
Retail Layoffs by City in California
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 138 | 12,001 |
| San Francisco | 120 | 11,830 |
| San Diego | 107 | 5,328 |
| Milpitas | 51 | 2,591 |
| Sacramento | 50 | 3,642 |
| San Jose | 47 | 4,347 |
| Irvine | 47 | 3,121 |
| Ontario | 40 | 2,831 |
| Pleasanton | 32 | 1,234 |
| Long Beach | 29 | 2,429 |
| Bakersfield | 26 | 1,511 |
| Sunnyvale | 24 | 1,739 |
| Thousand Oaks | 22 | 1,346 |
| Riverside | 22 | 2,560 |
| Santa Monica | 19 | 752 |
Latest Retail Layoff Notices in California
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart | San Bruno | 88 | - | 2026-06-19 |
| Walmart | San Jose | 1 | - | 2026-06-19 |
| Walmart | San Jose | 1 | - | 2026-06-19 |
| Walmart | San Jose | 54 | - | 2026-06-19 |
| Walmart | San Jose | 49 | - | 2026-06-19 |
| Walmart | San Jose | 3 | - | 2026-06-19 |
| Walmart | San Jose | 68 | - | 2026-06-19 |
| Walmart | San Jose | 63 | - | 2026-06-19 |
| Walmart | San Jose | 67 | - | 2026-06-19 |
| Bylt | Irvine | 67 | - | 2026-06-01 |
| ACT Lighting | Los Angeles | 9 | - | 2026-05-15 |
| Five Guys Operations | Los Angeles | 13 | - | 2026-05-03 |
| Five Guys Operations | Hanford | 14 | - | 2026-05-03 |
| C&K Market | Lakeport | 32 | - | 2026-04-29 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many retail layoffs have occurred in California?
There have been 2,008 retail WARN Act layoff notices in California, affecting 140,968 workers.
Which retail companies have had the most layoffs in California?
The top companies are: Amazon, Walmart, Macy's, Ralphs Grocery, Sears.
What cities in California have the most retail layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Milpitas, Sacramento.
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