Total Workers Affected
295
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Retail Trade
Kroger Food Stores
295 workers across 4 WARN notices, primarily in VA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 295
- Workers cut
- 4
- WARN notices
- 1
- State
- 74
- Avg / notice
Kroger Food Stores has 4 recorded WARN filings affecting 295 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Kroger Food Stores has 4 recorded filings covering 295 workers across 1 state, primarily VA, the 693rd-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
Kroger Food Stores put 295 workers on WARN notice across 4 filings - the 693rd-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #693
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 10%
- larger than 90% of tracked employers
- 4
- Recorded WARN filings
- 1
- state affected, led by VA
Where Kroger Food Stores Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
4
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Jan 2014
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%
295 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2014
Facility Closure
Galax, VA · Retail Trade
Effective: Mar 21, 2014
52
workers
Filed Jan 17, 2014
2013
Mass Layoff
Farmville, VA · Retail Trade
Effective: May 21, 2013
80
workers
Filed Mar 19, 2013
2012
Facility Closure
Martinsville, VA · Retail Trade
Effective: Mar 23, 2012
62
workers
Filed Jan 23, 2012
2011
Facility Closure
Richmond, VA · Retail Trade
Effective: Dec 2, 2011
101
workers
Filed Sep 22, 2011
How Kroger Food Stores 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 | Kroger Food Stores (this page) | 295 | 4 | VA |
What this means for VA workers
Kroger Food Stores has 4 recorded WARN filings covering 295 workers, most recently on Jan 17, 2014.
- 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 VA, where Kroger Food Stores's filings were reported. VA 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 Kroger Food Stores WARN Record
Kroger Food Stores has 4 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 295 workers between Sep 22, 2011 and Jan 17, 2014. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Kroger Food Stores ranks #85 of 777 tracked employers in VA. Among the 8 other Retail Trade employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,555 affected workers -- Kroger Food Stores's 295 sits well below that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to VA's workforce agency, in the Retail Trade sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 74 workers per notice, Kroger Food Stores's filings fall into a pattern that suggests targeted team or department cuts that still crossed the WARN reporting threshold. The 4 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
Workers on VA-based Kroger Food Stores notices should contact the VA 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 Kroger Food Stores laying off workers? ▼
Kroger Food Stores has filed 4 WARN Act notices affecting 295 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Jan 17, 2014.
How many people has Kroger Food Stores laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Kroger Food Stores has affected 295 workers total, averaging 74 workers per notice.
What states has Kroger Food Stores had layoffs in? ▼
Kroger Food Stores has filed WARN notices in 1 state: 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 Kroger Food Stores 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 Kroger Food Stores's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Kroger Food Stores has affected 295 workers across 4 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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