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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Jan 15, 2026

Macy's Lays Off Over 1,000 Workers Amid Northeast Store Closures

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,000
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jan 25, 2026

What we know

Location: Northeast, USA.

Department affected: Fulfillment Centers.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Macy's has announced the layoff of over 1,000 workers as part of its strategy to close several stores in the Northeast region. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges in the retail sector, prompting the company to streamline its operations. The layoffs reflect Macy's efforts to adapt to changing consumer behaviors and market conditions. The affected employees will be part of the workforce reduction associated with the store closures, which are aimed at improving the company's overall efficiency. This move underscores the broader struggles faced by retailers in the current economic climate.

Macy's cut 1,000 jobs affecting its Fulfillment Centers team as of January 25, 2026.

LayoffTalk has tracked 16 layoff events at Macy's since October 2023, affecting a combined 10,221 employees.

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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Macy's cut 1,000 jobs on March 18, 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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