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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Jul 2, 2026

Levi Strauss to Lay Off Over 300 Employees Due to NKY Facility Closure

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.0%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jul 1, 2026
300 OF 15,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Northern Kentucky.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Levi Strauss & Co. has announced the closure of its Northern Kentucky facility, resulting in the loss of over 300 jobs. This decision comes as part of the company's restructuring efforts, which aim to streamline operations and reduce costs. The layoffs will affect a significant portion of the workforce at the facility, highlighting the challenges the company faces in the current market. Levi Strauss has not provided a specific timeline for the closure, but the impact on employees and the local economy is expected to be substantial.

Levi Strauss & Co. cut 300 jobs as of July 1, 2026.

That is roughly 2% of the 15,000 people Levi Strauss & Co. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 10 layoff events at Levi Strauss & Co. since October 2023, affecting a combined 2,080 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Levi Strauss & Co. cut 300 jobs on July 1, 2026. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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Consumer Discretionary · 15,000 employees
10
EVENTS TRACKED
2,380
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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