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Target Corporation Laying Off 1,000 Employees Amid Sales Decline

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 25, 2026
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 April 25, 2026.

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

LayoffTalk has tracked 24 layoff events at Target Corporation since December 2023, including 492 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 20 additional events known from news reporting.

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SOURCE
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Target CorporationTGT
Consumer Staples · 415,000 employees
24
EVENTS TRACKED
492
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026