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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

CompanyNoticesWorkers Affected
Amazon16210,212
Walmart567,997
Macy's566,330
Ralphs Grocery533,151
Sears482,811
Safeway451,902
David's Bridal371,210
Kmart373,246
Gottschalks313,075
bebe stores28615
Circuit City261,540
99 Cents Only Stores251,489
Abercrombie & Fitch251,697
Transform SR241,192
CST California Stations22556

Retail Layoffs by City in California

CityNoticesWorkers Affected
Los Angeles13812,001
San Francisco12011,830
San Diego1075,328
Milpitas512,591
Sacramento503,642
San Jose474,347
Irvine473,121
Ontario402,831
Pleasanton321,234
Long Beach292,429
Bakersfield261,511
Sunnyvale241,739
Thousand Oaks221,346
Riverside222,560
Santa Monica19752

Latest Retail Layoff Notices in California

CompanyCityEmployeesTypeNotice Date
WalmartSan Bruno88-2026-06-19
WalmartSan Jose1-2026-06-19
WalmartSan Jose1-2026-06-19
WalmartSan Jose54-2026-06-19
WalmartSan Jose49-2026-06-19
WalmartSan Jose3-2026-06-19
WalmartSan Jose68-2026-06-19
WalmartSan Jose63-2026-06-19
WalmartSan Jose67-2026-06-19
ByltIrvine67-2026-06-01
ACT LightingLos Angeles9-2026-05-15
Five Guys OperationsLos Angeles13-2026-05-03
Five Guys OperationsHanford14-2026-05-03
C&K MarketLakeport32-2026-04-29
Nob Hill FoodsSan Ramon50-2026-03-23
Saks &Santa Barbara58-2026-03-06
Saks &Santa Barbara76-2026-03-06
Saks &Santa Barbara97-2026-03-06
The VonsLong Beach65-2026-03-02
Food 4 LessLos Angeles64-2026-02-27

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.