Total Workers Affected
937
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Retail Trade
Kmart
937 workers across 13 WARN notices, primarily in IN - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 937
- Workers cut
- 13
- WARN notices
- 3
- States
- 72
- Avg / notice
Kmart has 13 recorded WARN filings affecting 937 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Kmart has 13 recorded filings covering 937 workers across 3 states, primarily IN, the 165th-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
Kmart put 937 workers on WARN notice across 13 filings - the 165th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #165
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 2%
- larger than 98% of tracked employers
- 13
- Recorded WARN filings
- 3
- states affected, led by IN
Where Kmart Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
13
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Jan 2018
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%
937 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2018
Facility Closure
Indianapolis, IN · Retail Trade
Effective: Apr 8, 2018
44
workers
Filed Jan 4, 2018
2017
Facility Closure
Herndon, VA · Retail Trade
Effective: Jul 30, 2017
67
workers
Filed May 4, 2017
2016
Facility Closure
Merrillville, IN · Retail Trade
Effective: Dec 11, 2016
99
workers
Filed Sep 16, 2016
2015
Facility Closure
Hoffman Estates IL, VA · Retail Trade
Effective: Jul 19, 2015
82
workers
Filed Apr 29, 2015
Facility Closure
Colonial Heights, VA · Retail Trade
Effective: May 10, 2015
113
workers
Filed Feb 12, 2015
Mass Layoff
Plymouth, IN · Retail Trade
Effective: Apr 12, 2015
68
workers
Filed Jan 16, 2015
2014
Facility Closure
Front Royal, VA · Retail Trade
Effective: Jan 18, 2015
88
workers
Filed Oct 15, 2014
2013
Facility Closure
Seattle, WA · Retail Trade
Effective: Mar 10, 2013
85
workers
Filed Jan 15, 2013
2011
Facility Closure
Spokane, WA · Retail Trade
Effective: Nov 6, 2011
68
workers
Filed Aug 17, 2011
2010
Facility Closure
Bremerton, WA · Retail Trade
Effective: May 17, 2010
55
workers
Filed Feb 5, 2010
2009
Facility Closure
Martinsville, IN · Retail Trade
Effective: Nov 8, 2009
48
workers
Filed Aug 6, 2009
Mass Layoff
Vincennes, IN · Retail Trade
Effective: Jul 8, 2009
67
workers
Filed Feb 26, 2009
2008
Facility Closure
Clarksville, IN · Retail Trade
Effective: Dec 18, 2008
53
workers
Filed Oct 15, 2008
How Kmart 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 | Kmart (this page) | 937 | 13 | IN |
What this means for IN workers
Kmart has 13 recorded WARN filings covering 937 workers, most recently on Jan 4, 2018.
- 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 Kmart'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 Kmart WARN Record
With 13 separate WARN Act filings in this dataset, Kmart has one of the more extensive recorded layoff-notice histories, covering 937 workers from Oct 15, 2008 through Jan 4, 2018, and even that likely understates the real total (why). By total workers affected, Kmart ranks #17 of 805 tracked employers in IN. Among the 8 other Retail Trade employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,555 affected workers -- Kmart's 937 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 3 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 72 workers per notice, Kmart's filings fall into a pattern that suggests targeted team or department cuts that still crossed the WARN reporting threshold. With 13 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 Kmart 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 Kmart laying off workers? ▼
Kmart has filed 13 WARN Act notices affecting 937 workers across 3 states. The most recent notice was filed on Jan 4, 2018.
How many people has Kmart laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Kmart has affected 937 workers total, averaging 72 workers per notice.
What states has Kmart had layoffs in? ▼
Kmart has filed WARN notices in 3 states: IN, VA, WA.
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 Kmart 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 Kmart's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Kmart has affected 937 workers across 13 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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