Retail Layoffs in Kansas
Tracking 95 retail WARN Act layoff notices affecting 6,802 workers in Kansas. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
95
Total Notices
6,802
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Top Companies — Retail Layoffs in Kansas
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sears | 9 | 308 |
| Walmart | 7 | 789 |
| JCPenney | 7 | 651 |
| Kmart | 5 | 296 |
| Rusty Eck Ford | 3 | 91 |
| Payless Shoesource | 3 | 643 |
| Rhodes Grocery | 3 | 148 |
| Gordmans | 2 | 8 |
| Dillard's | 2 | 189 |
| Macy's | 2 | 192 |
| K - Mart | 2 | 135 |
| Dillon Stores | 2 | 215 |
| Lowe's | 1 | 3 |
| Forever 21 | 1 | 12 |
| JoAnn Fabrics | 1 | 6 |
Retail Layoffs by City in Kansas
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 24 | 1,065 |
| Topeka | 17 | 1,544 |
| Overland Park | 11 | 829 |
| Lenexa | 5 | 857 |
| Edgerton | 4 | 621 |
| Hutchinson | 3 | 277 |
| Chanute | 3 | 148 |
| Independence | 2 | 135 |
| Salina | 1 | 6 |
| Fort Scott | 1 | 118 |
| Lawrence | 1 | 4 |
| Liberal | 1 | 72 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 12 |
| Derby | 1 | 88 |
| Edwardsville | 1 | 61 |
Latest Retail Layoff Notices in Kansas
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowe's | - | 3 | 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 | 318 | - | 2024-05-17 |
| Valu Merchandisers | Fort Scott | 118 | - | 2024-01-08 |
| Walmart | Overland Park | 106 | Layoff | 2023-05-03 |
| Chewy | Edgerton | 162 | - | 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 | - | 49 | Layoff | 2020-03-31 |
| Rusty Eck Ford | Wichita | 45 | - | 2020-03-24 |
| Midwest KIA | Wichita | 25 | - | 2020-03-24 |
| Rusty Eck Ford | Wichita | 42 | - | 2020-03-24 |
| JCPenney | Lenexa | 243 | 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many retail layoffs have occurred in Kansas?
There have been 95 retail WARN Act layoff notices in Kansas, affecting 6,802 workers.
Which retail companies have had the most layoffs in Kansas?
The top companies are: Sears, Walmart, JCPenney, Kmart, Rusty Eck Ford.
What cities in Kansas have the most retail layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Wichita, Topeka, Overland Park, Lenexa, Edgerton.
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