Retail Layoffs in Kansas
Tracking 89 retail WARN Act layoff notices affecting 717 workers in Kansas. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
89
Total Notices
717
Workers Affected
9
Cities
15
Companies
Data updated
Top Companies — Retail Layoffs in Kansas
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sears | 8 | 116 |
| JCPenney | 7 | 79 |
| Walmart | 5 | 0 |
| Kmart | 5 | 81 |
| Payless Shoesource | 3 | 0 |
| Gordmans | 2 | 8 |
| Dillard's | 2 | 40 |
| Macy's | 2 | 0 |
| K - Mart | 2 | 0 |
| Dilliards | 2 | 62 |
| Rhodes Grocery | 2 | 0 |
| Lowe's | 1 | 0 |
| Forever 21 | 1 | 12 |
| JoAnn Fabrics | 1 | 6 |
| Party City | 1 | 15 |
Retail Layoffs by City in Kansas
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 19 | 331 |
| Topeka | 9 | 135 |
| Overland Park | 8 | 155 |
| Edgerton | 5 | 0 |
| Salina | 1 | 6 |
| Fort Scott | 1 | 0 |
| Lawrence | 1 | 4 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 12 |
| Leavenworth | 1 | 0 |
Latest Retail Layoff Notices in Kansas
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowe's | - | - | Layoff | 2026-02-13 |
| Forever 21 | Wichita | 12 | - | 2025-02-14 |
| JoAnn Fabrics | Salina | 6 | - | 2025-02-12 |
| Party City | Wichita | 15 | - | 2024-12-20 |
| Walmart | Edgerton | - | Layoff | 2024-05-17 |
| Valu Merchandisers | Fort Scott | - | Layoff | 2024-01-08 |
| Walmart | Overland Park | - | Layoff | 2023-05-03 |
| Chewy | Edgerton | - | Layoff | 2021-06-10 |
| Gordmans | Topeka | 5 | - | 2020-06-23 |
| Gordmans | Topeka | 3 | - | 2020-06-22 |
| JCPenney | Topeka | 3 | - | 2020-06-05 |
| JCPenney | Topeka | 6 | - | 2020-06-05 |
| Jim's Formal Wear | - | - | Layoff | 2020-03-31 |
| Midwest KIA | - | - | Layoff | 2020-03-24 |
| JCPenney | - | - | Layoff | 2020-01-16 |
| Gun Den | - | 2 | - | 2019-12-19 |
| Ellen Plumb Bookstore | Lawrence | 4 | - | 2019-12-19 |
| Cato Fashions | Wichita | 5 | - | 2019-12-02 |
| Hy | - | - | Layoff | 2019-09-11 |
| Best Buy | Overland Park | 95 | - | 2019-09-03 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many retail layoffs have occurred in Kansas?
There have been 89 retail WARN Act layoff notices in Kansas, affecting 717 workers.
Which retail companies have had the most layoffs in Kansas?
The top companies are: Sears, JCPenney, Walmart, Kmart, Payless Shoesource.
What cities in Kansas have the most retail layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Wichita, Topeka, Overland Park, Edgerton, Salina.
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