Retail Layoffs in Maine
Tracking 63 retail WARN Act layoff notices affecting 873 workers in Maine. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
63
Total Notices
873
Workers Affected
13
Cities
15
Companies
Data updated
Top Companies — Retail Layoffs in Maine
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia Sports | 6 | 55 |
| Sears | 5 | 148 |
| Kmart | 3 | 178 |
| Payless Shoes | 3 | 12 |
| Dollar Express | 3 | 18 |
| Dollar Tree | 2 | 19 |
| A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts | 2 | 50 |
| Pet Life | 2 | 16 |
| Rue21 | 2 | 18 |
| Joann Fabrics | 1 | 45 |
| Yelloh! | 1 | 0 |
| Hamilton Marine | 1 | 6 |
| David's Bridal | 1 | 0 |
| Ben's Trading Post | 1 | 4 |
| Rosie's Lovell Village Store | 1 | 2 |
Retail Layoffs by City in Maine
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 24 | 335 |
| Augusta | 9 | 331 |
| South Portland | 4 | 24 |
| Bangor | 4 | 11 |
| Freeport | 3 | 37 |
| Westbrook | 3 | 30 |
| Waterville | 2 | 7 |
| Auburn | 1 | 45 |
| Searsport | 1 | 6 |
| Madawaska | 1 | 8 |
| Presque Isle | 1 | 4 |
| Machias | 1 | 11 |
| Lovell | 1 | 2 |
Latest Retail Layoff Notices in Maine
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joann Fabrics | Auburn | 45 | - | 2025-02-20 |
| Yelloh! | - | - | - | 2024-09-23 |
| Hamilton Marine | Searsport | 6 | - | 2023-10-30 |
| David's Bridal | South Portland | - | - | 2023-04-14 |
| Dollar Tree | Madawaska | 8 | - | 2021-11-10 |
| Ben's Trading Post | Presque Isle | 4 | - | 2021-09-30 |
| Dollar Tree | Machias | 11 | - | 2021-04-23 |
| Rosie's Lovell Village Store | Lovell | 2 | - | 2021-03-26 |
| Beverley's Hallmark | Waterville | 7 | - | 2021-02-17 |
| LL Bean | Freeport | 7 | - | 2021-02-01 |
| Lowe Hardware/William M Lowe | - | 5 | - | 2020-09-15 |
| Accessories Shop, The | Freeport | 4 | - | 2020-09-10 |
| Jonathan Frost, LLC/Jonathan Frost Gallery | Portland | 1 | - | 2020-09-10 |
| Sears | Augusta | 60 | - | 2020-09-01 |
| Lane Bryant | Portland | 14 | - | 2020-08-03 |
| General NutritionCompanies | Portland | 1 | - | 2020-08-01 |
| Foshay - Carlton Cards & Gifts | - | 2 | - | 2020-07-24 |
| HH Brown Retail Store/Super Shoes | Waterville | - | - | 2020-04-24 |
| Bed, Bath & Beyond | Bangor | - | - | 2020-04-17 |
| A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts | Portland | 35 | - | 2019-11-27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many retail layoffs have occurred in Maine?
There have been 63 retail WARN Act layoff notices in Maine, affecting 873 workers.
Which retail companies have had the most layoffs in Maine?
The top companies are: Olympia Sports, Sears, Kmart, Payless Shoes, Dollar Express.
What cities in Maine have the most retail layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Portland, Augusta, South Portland, Bangor, Freeport.
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