Walmart Closes Matteson Warehouse, Laying Off 111 Employees
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What we know
Location: Matteson, Illinois.
Department affected: Technology.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
Walmart has announced the closure of its warehouse located in Matteson, Illinois, resulting in the layoff of 111 employees. This decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments to its operations and workforce management. The layoffs are effective immediately, impacting the local workforce as the facility ceases operations. Walmart's move comes amid broader trends in the retail sector, where companies are reevaluating their logistics and distribution strategies to enhance efficiency. The closure is part of Walmart's efforts to streamline its operations in response to changing market conditions.
Walmart cut 111 jobs in IL affecting its Technology team as of April 4, 2026.
LayoffTalk has tracked 51 layoff events at Walmart since June 2023, including 4,473 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 35 additional events known from news reporting.
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