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Nike to Cut Over 700 US Distribution Jobs Due to Automation

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
700
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.9%
700 OF 79,400 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: United States.

Department affected: Distribution.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Nike, Inc. is set to eliminate over 700 jobs in its US distribution centers as part of a shift towards greater automation. This decision reflects the company's strategy to enhance efficiency and streamline operations. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the industry where companies are increasingly investing in technology to reduce labor costs. While the exact timeline for these layoffs has not been specified, the move indicates a significant restructuring within Nike's distribution network. This change aims to adapt to evolving market demands and improve overall productivity.

NIKE, Inc. cut 700 jobs affecting its Distribution team.

That is roughly 0.9% of the 79,400 people NIKE, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 21 layoff events at NIKE, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 7,933 employees.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by NIKE, Inc..

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NIKE, Inc.NKE
Consumer Cyclical · 79,400 employees
21
EVENTS TRACKED
11K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED JAN 29, 2026LAST UPDATED JAN 29, 2026