Retail Layoffs in California
Tracking 1,788 retail WARN Act layoff notices affecting 123,766 workers in California. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
1,788
Total Notices
123,766
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Top Companies — Retail Layoffs in California
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 162 | 10,212 |
| Sears | 47 | 2,739 |
| Safeway | 45 | 1,902 |
| Walmart | 43 | 7,043 |
| Ralphs Grocery | 40 | 1,947 |
| Macy's | 39 | 4,315 |
| David's Bridal | 37 | 1,210 |
| Kmart | 35 | 3,104 |
| bebe stores | 28 | 615 |
| 99 Cents Only Stores | 25 | 1,489 |
| Transform SR | 24 | 1,192 |
| CST California Stations | 22 | 556 |
| Advance Auto Parts | 21 | 471 |
| Abercrombie & Fitch | 21 | 1,499 |
| Gap | 19 | 2,072 |
Retail Layoffs by City in California
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 145 | 11,471 |
| San Diego | 98 | 4,687 |
| San Francisco | 96 | 9,654 |
| Milpitas | 51 | 2,591 |
| Sacramento | 42 | 3,032 |
| Irvine | 41 | 2,520 |
| San Jose | 36 | 3,915 |
| Pleasanton | 32 | 1,234 |
| Ontario | 31 | 2,124 |
| Long Beach | 29 | 2,429 |
| Sunnyvale | 23 | 1,357 |
| Riverside | 21 | 2,249 |
| Thousand Oaks | 21 | 1,299 |
| Bakersfield | 20 | 995 |
| Santa Monica | 19 | 752 |
Latest Retail Layoff Notices in California
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Raley's | West Sacramento | 43 | - | 2026-02-20 |
| Super A Foods | Bell Gardens | 20 | Closure | 2026-02-06 |
| American Eagle Outfitters | San Francisco | 108 | - | 2026-02-02 |
| Amazon | San Francisco | 84 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | San Francisco | 19 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | San Diego | 1 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | Village San Diego | 2 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | Wework Aventine San Diego | 13 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | Village San Diego | 19 | Layoff | 2026-01-30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many retail layoffs have occurred in California?
There have been 1,788 retail WARN Act layoff notices in California, affecting 123,766 workers.
Which retail companies have had the most layoffs in California?
The top companies are: Amazon, Sears, Safeway, Walmart, Ralphs Grocery.
What cities in California have the most retail layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Milpitas, Sacramento.
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