Retail Layoffs in Kansas
Tracking 91 retail WARN Act layoff notices affecting 5,182 workers in Kansas. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
91
Total Notices
5,182
Workers Affected
10
Cities
15
Companies
Data updated
Top Companies — Retail Layoffs in Kansas
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sears | 9 | 308 |
| Walmart | 7 | 789 |
| JCPenney | 7 | 322 |
| Kmart | 5 | 141 |
| Rhodes Grocery | 4 | 106 |
| Payless Shoesource | 3 | 643 |
| Gordmans | 2 | 8 |
| Dillard's | 2 | 189 |
| Macy's | 2 | 192 |
| K - Mart | 2 | 50 |
| Dillon Stores | 2 | 215 |
| Lowe's | 1 | 3 |
| Forever 21 | 1 | 12 |
| JoAnn Fabrics | 1 | 6 |
| Party City | 1 | 15 |
Retail Layoffs by City in Kansas
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 21 | 691 |
| Overland Park | 16 | 1,068 |
| Topeka | 16 | 1,292 |
| Kansas City | 9 | 559 |
| Edgerton | 7 | 845 |
| Hutchinson | 2 | 215 |
| Salina | 1 | 6 |
| Fort Scott | 1 | 118 |
| Lawrence | 1 | 4 |
| Leavenworth | 1 | 62 |
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 | Layoff | 2024-05-17 |
| Valu Merchandisers | Fort Scott | 118 | Layoff | 2024-01-08 |
| Walmart | Overland Park | 106 | Layoff | 2023-05-03 |
| Chewy | Edgerton | 162 | 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 | - | 49 | Layoff | 2020-03-31 |
| Midwest KIA | Wichita | 25 | Layoff | 2020-03-24 |
| JCPenney | Topeka | 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 |
| Hy | Kansas City | 221 | 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 91 retail WARN Act layoff notices in Kansas, affecting 5,182 workers.
Which retail companies have had the most layoffs in Kansas?
The top companies are: Sears, Walmart, JCPenney, Kmart, Rhodes Grocery.
What cities in Kansas have the most retail layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Wichita, Overland Park, Topeka, Kansas City, Edgerton.
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