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Nike Cuts 1,400 Jobs in Operations and Tech

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,400
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.8%
EFFECTIVE DATE
May 11, 2026
1,400 OF 79,400 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Department affected: operations, tech.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Nike, Inc. has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, cutting 1,400 jobs primarily in its operations and technology departments. This decision comes as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The layoffs are effective immediately, reflecting the company's ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Nike's leadership has indicated that these changes are necessary to maintain competitiveness in the evolving retail landscape. The affected employees will receive support during this transition period.

NIKE, Inc. cut 1,400 jobs affecting its operations, tech team as of May 11, 2026.

That is roughly 1.8% of the 79,400 people NIKE, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 21 layoff events at NIKE, Inc. since January 2024, including 87 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 20 additional events known from news reporting.

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NIKE, Inc.NKE
Consumer Discretionary · 79,400 employees
21
EVENTS TRACKED
87
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED APR 24, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026