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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Dec 10, 2025

Target Corporation Laying Off 1,000 Employees Amid Sales Decline

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
1,000 OF 415,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Target Corporation has announced layoffs affecting 1,000 employees as part of its efforts to address slumping sales. The company is also cutting an additional 800 positions, indicating significant workforce reductions in response to ongoing financial challenges. These layoffs come as Target seeks to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The decision reflects the company's need to realign its workforce with current business demands. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to improve profitability and operational efficiency in a competitive retail environment.

Target Corporation cut 1,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 415,000 people Target Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 29 layoff events at Target Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 10,966 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff23 hours ago

Target Corporation cut 1,000 jobs on October 23, 2025. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff23 hours ago

Target Corporation cut 1,000 jobs on October 16, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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Consumer Defensive · 415,000 employees
29
EVENTS TRACKED
27K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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