Retail Layoffs in California
Tracking 2,034 retail WARN Act layoff notices affecting 145,711 workers in California. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
2,034
Total Notices
145,711
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Data updated
Top Companies — Retail Layoffs in California
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 168 | 11,128 |
| Walmart | 62 | 8,891 |
| Macy's | 59 | 6,568 |
| Ralphs Grocery | 53 | 3,151 |
| Sears | 48 | 2,811 |
| Safeway | 45 | 1,902 |
| Kmart | 37 | 3,246 |
| Gottschalks | 31 | 3,075 |
| David's Bridal | 30 | 976 |
| bebe stores | 28 | 615 |
| 99 Cents Only Stores | 27 | 1,976 |
| Circuit City | 26 | 1,540 |
| 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 | 140 | 12,174 |
| San Francisco | 122 | 12,072 |
| San Diego | 107 | 5,426 |
| Sacramento | 67 | 4,077 |
| Milpitas | 55 | 3,359 |
| Irvine | 48 | 3,259 |
| San Jose | 47 | 4,436 |
| Pleasanton | 32 | 1,234 |
| Ontario | 30 | 2,372 |
| Long Beach | 29 | 2,429 |
| Sunnyvale | 28 | 2,120 |
| Thousand Oaks | 22 | 1,346 |
| Riverside | 22 | 2,560 |
| Bakersfield | 21 | 1,316 |
| San Bruno | 20 | 2,425 |
Latest Retail Layoff Notices in California
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | San Francisco | 78 | - | 2026-08-28 |
| Amazon | San Jose | 70 | - | 2026-08-28 |
| Raley's Store No | San Ramon | 51 | - | 2026-08-27 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many retail layoffs have occurred in California?
There have been 2,034 retail WARN Act layoff notices in California, affecting 145,711 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, Sacramento, Milpitas.
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