Kroger and HubSpot Among Firms Cutting 5,679 Jobs Across Sectors Oct. 13–14

Ten companies announced workforce reductions totaling 5,679 employees across eight sectors between Oct. 13 and Oct. 14.

Overview

• The largest single-company action was The Kroger Co., which accounted for 3,000 layoffs, reported by Business Insider, Cincinnati Enquirer, WKRC.
• In the Information Technology sector, HubSpot and LinkedIn Corporation together accounted for 1,535 job cuts, per CBS News, CTech, CMSWire (HubSpot) and Startup Fortune (LinkedIn Corporation).
• Other notable reductions included Hasbro, Inc. cutting 587 roles (reported by WJAR) and Pfizer Inc. reducing 150 positions (reported by Michigan News Source).

Sector breakdown

• Information Technology: 2 layoff events, 1,535 employees affected — HubSpot; LinkedIn Corporation.
• Materials: 1 event, 70 employees — Cemex (reported by KGNU, Denver7).
• Industrials: 2 events, 118 employees — Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc. (reported by Statesboro Herald); Dana (reported by Indiatimes).
• Consumer Discretionary: 1 event, 587 employees — Hasbro, Inc. (reported by WJAR).
• Accommodation and Food Services: 1 event, 101 employees — Areas USA MCO, LLC (per a WARN filing with state regulators).
• Communication Services: 1 event, 118 employees — The Washington Post (per a WARN filing with state regulators).
• Health Care: 1 event, 150 employees — Pfizer Inc. (reported by Michigan News Source).
• Consumer Staples: 1 event, 3,000 employees — The Kroger Co. (reported by Business Insider, Cincinnati Enquirer, WKRC).

Key totals

• Total layoff events: 10
• Total employees affected: 5,679

Reporting

• Sources for the reported actions include news outlets and government filings. Specific attributions are noted above next to each company.

Methodology

• This summary covers layoffs reported between Oct. 13 and Oct. 14, 2026, and uses only the details provided by the listed reports and filings.