Total Workers Affected
741
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Retail Trade
Best Buy
741 workers across 6 WARN notices, primarily in IN - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 741
- Workers cut
- 6
- WARN notices
- 4
- States
- 124
- Avg / notice
Best Buy has 6 recorded WARN filings affecting 741 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Best Buy has 6 recorded filings covering 741 workers across 4 states, primarily IN, the 230th-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
Best Buy put 741 workers on WARN notice across 6 filings - the 230th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #230
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 3%
- larger than 97% of tracked employers
- 6
- Recorded WARN filings
- 4
- states affected, led by IN
Where Best Buy Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
6
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Jan 2026
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 30.0%
741 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2026
Facility Closure
San Diego, CA · Retail Trade
Effective: Jan 16, 2026
46
workers
Filed Jan 16, 2026
Facility Closure
San Jose, CA · Retail Trade
Effective: Jan 16, 2026
60
workers
Filed Jan 16, 2026
2021
Mass Layoff
1, MD · Retail Trade
Effective: Oct 30, 2021
47
workers
Filed Aug 30, 2021
2012
Facility Closure
Alexandria, VA · Other Services
Effective: May 12, 2012
64
workers
Filed Apr 14, 2012
2011
Facility Closure
Franklin, IN · Retail Trade
Effective: Jan 31, 2012
223
workers
Filed Nov 3, 2011
Facility Closure
Franklin, IN · Retail Trade
Effective: Mar 31, 2011
301
workers
Filed May 16, 2011
How Best Buy compares in Retail Trade
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon | 41,418 | 112 | CA |
| 2 | Bed Bath Beyond | 14,000 | 1 | NJ |
| 3 | Walgreens Boots Alliance | 10,000 | 1 | IL |
| 4 | Tuesday Morning | 8,000 | 1 | TX |
| 5 | Sears Holdings | 5,110 | 2 | IN |
| 6 | Walmart | 4,022 | 17 | WA |
| 7 | Lord and Taylor | 3,500 | 1 | NY |
| 8 | Wayfair | 3,400 | 2 | MA |
| 9 | Best Buy (this page) | 741 | 6 | IN |
What this means for IN workers
Best Buy has 6 recorded WARN filings covering 741 workers, most recently on Jan 16, 2026.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in IN, where Best Buy's filings were reported. IN layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the Best Buy WARN Record
With 6 separate WARN Act filings in this dataset, Best Buy has one of the more extensive recorded layoff-notice histories, covering 741 workers from May 16, 2011 through Jan 16, 2026, and even that likely understates the real total (why). By total workers affected, Best Buy ranks #24 of 805 tracked employers in IN. Among the 8 other Retail Trade employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,555 affected workers -- Best Buy's 741 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 4 states, most concentrated in IN (Retail Trade), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 124 workers per notice, Best Buy's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. With 6 separate recorded filings, this is not an isolated event, the cadence of notices points to recurring workforce adjustment tied to industry cycles, merger integration, or capacity right-sizing.
Workers on IN-based Best Buy notices should contact the IN workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Best Buy laying off workers? ▼
Best Buy has filed 6 WARN Act notices affecting 741 workers across 4 states. The most recent notice was filed on Jan 16, 2026.
How many people has Best Buy laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Best Buy has affected 741 workers total, averaging 124 workers per notice.
What states has Best Buy had layoffs in? ▼
Best Buy has filed WARN notices in 4 states: CA, IN, MD, VA.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after a Best Buy layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does Best Buy's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Best Buy has affected 741 workers across 6 WARN filings in the Retail Trade sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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Every figure on PlainLayoffs is rendered directly from public WARN Act filings and state workforce agency records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's notice history is rendered directly from state WARN Act filings. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026. A WARN filing is a legally required notice, not a judgment of a company's management or financial health; rankings here reflect filed notice volume only.
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