COMPANY DOSSIER
Is Kmart laying off workers?
Not according to official filings. There is no WARN layoff notice from Kmart in the last 12 months. The most recent was filed Sep 4, 2019 for 60 jobs in Stevensville, Maryland. WARN covers larger layoffs only, so smaller cuts may not appear.
5,703 roles affected across 71 filings in 9 states.
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No WARN filing or SEC event in the recent window — quiet on the wire right now.
CanaryWhistle's own assessment, computed from the public filings listed on this page. It is a read of hiring and workforce activity, not a statement about Kmart's solvency or creditworthiness. Not a credit rating and not financial advice. See our sources and method.
◆ NATIONAL FOOTPRINT · 9 states. Each state files its own WARN notice, so small per-state counts are slices of one distributed layoff. Ranked by jobs cut:
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Filing history
Kmart has filed 71 WARN notices between 2006 and 2019, cutting 5,703 jobs in total. No new filings in the last 12 months. The most recent was Sep 4, 2019.
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Stevensville, Maryland
Filed Sep 4, 2019 (7y ago) · Effective Dec 15, 2019 · official filing →
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LayoffChicago, Illinois
Filed Nov 8, 2018 (7y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffOxon Hill, Maryland
Filed Oct 26, 2018 (8y ago) · Effective Jan 13, 2019 · official filing →
96
LayoffPrince Frederick, Maryland
Filed Oct 25, 2018 (8y ago) · Effective Jan 13, 2019 · official filing →
82
LayoffMiddleburg Heights, Ohio
Filed Oct 18, 2018 (8y ago) · Effective Dec 31, 2018 · official filing →
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LayoffNorridge, Illinois
Filed Oct 15, 2018 (8y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
126
LayoffQuincy, Illinois
Filed Oct 15, 2018 (8y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
48
LayoffMoline, Illinois
Filed Oct 15, 2018 (8y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
49
LayoffGriffith, Indiana
Filed Oct 15, 2018 (8y ago) · Effective Dec 31, 2018 · official filing →
113
LayoffClifton, New Jersey
Effective Sep 2, 2018 · notice date not published by New Jersey · official filing →
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LayoffCambridge, Ohio
Filed Jan 19, 2018 (8y ago) · Effective Apr 8, 2018 · official filing →
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LayoffWarren, Ohio
Filed Jan 10, 2018 (8y ago) · Effective Apr 8, 2018 · official filing →
133
LayoffDes Moines, Iowa
Filed Jan 8, 2018 (8y ago) · Effective Apr 8, 2018 · official filing →
59
ClosureRockford, Illinois
Filed Jan 4, 2018 (8y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffMt. Vernon, Illinois
Filed Jan 4, 2018 (8y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffIndianapolis, Indiana
Filed Jan 4, 2018 (8y ago) · Effective Apr 8, 2018 · official filing →
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LayoffCleveland, Ohio
Filed Nov 15, 2017 (8y ago) · Effective Jan 21, 2018 · official filing →
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LayoffEffingham, Illinois
Filed Nov 2, 2017 (9y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffToledo, Ohio
Filed Jul 17, 2017 (9y ago) · Effective Sep 24, 2017 · official filing →
76
LayoffDayton, Ohio
Filed Jul 17, 2017 (9y ago) · Effective Sep 24, 2017 · official filing →
73
LayoffTacoma, Washington
Filed Jun 29, 2017 (9y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
67
LayoffMarshalltown, Iowa
Filed Jun 6, 2017 (9y ago) · Effective Sep 3, 2017 · official filing →
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ClosureIowa City, Iowa
Filed Jun 6, 2017 (9y ago) · Effective Sep 3, 2017 · official filing →
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ClosureBloomingdale, Illinois
Filed May 4, 2017 (9y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffCarroll, Iowa
Filed Apr 6, 2017 (9y ago) · Effective Jul 9, 2017 · official filing →
46
ClosureTinley Part, Illinois
Filed Sep 16, 2016 (10y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
128
LayoffChicago, Illinois
Filed Sep 16, 2016 (10y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
146
LayoffMerrillville, Indiana
Filed Sep 16, 2016 (10y ago) · Effective Dec 11, 2016 · official filing →
99
LayoffLodi, New Jersey
Effective Apr 17, 2016 · notice date not published by New Jersey · official filing →
75
LayoffBradley, Illinois
Filed Feb 3, 2016 (10y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
125
LayoffMorton, Illinois
Filed Jan 21, 2016 (10y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffCanton, Illinois
Filed Jan 12, 2016 (10y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffVineland, New Jersey
Effective Oct 4, 2015 · notice date not published by New Jersey · official filing →
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LayoffCloster, New Jersey
Effective Aug 8, 2015 · notice date not published by New Jersey · official filing →
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LayoffNottingham, Maryland
Filed Jul 29, 2015 (11y ago) · Effective Nov 1, 2015 · official filing →
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LayoffChicago, Illinois
Filed Jun 3, 2015 (11y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffChicago, Illinois
Filed Feb 3, 2015 (11y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffPlymouth, Indiana
Filed Jan 16, 2015 (11y ago) · Effective Apr 12, 2015 · official filing →
68
LayoffPeoria, Illinois
Filed Sep 23, 2014 (12y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffForest Park, Illinois
Filed Sep 23, 2014 (12y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffBaltimore, Maryland
Filed Sep 23, 2014 (12y ago) · Effective Nov 30, 2014 · official filing →
107
LayoffIndianapolis, Indiana
Filed Sep 23, 2014 (12y ago) · Effective Nov 30, 2014 · official filing →
131
LayoffIndianapolis, Indiana
Filed Sep 23, 2014 (12y ago) · Effective Dec 7, 2014 · official filing →
139
LayoffWillowbrook, Illinois
Filed Feb 27, 2013 (13y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffLinden, New Jersey
Effective Jan 20, 2013 · notice date not published by New Jersey · official filing →
85
LayoffNaperville, Illinois
Filed Jan 15, 2013 (13y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
98
LayoffSeattle, Washington
Filed Jan 15, 2013 (13y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffAnniston, Alabama
Filed Jan 15, 2013 (13y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffLombard, Illinois
Filed Nov 7, 2012 (14y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffFairview Heights, Illinois
Filed Sep 12, 2012 (14y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffWaukegan, Illinois
Filed May 15, 2012 (14y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
67
LayoffSt. John, Indiana
Filed Jan 25, 2012 (14y ago) · Effective Apr 8, 2012 · official filing →
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LayoffPortage, Indiana
Filed Jan 24, 2012 (14y ago) · Effective Apr 8, 2012 · official filing →
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LayoffLawnside, New Jersey
Effective Jan 13, 2012 · notice date not published by New Jersey · official filing →
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LayoffSpokane, Washington
Filed Aug 17, 2011 (15y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffNorth Plainfield, New Jersey
Effective Mar 27, 2011 · notice date not published by New Jersey · official filing →
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LayoffKearns, Utah
Filed Jan 11, 2011 (15y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffFranklin Park, Illinois
Filed Jan 4, 2011 (15y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffFiled Jan 4, 2011 (15y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffBrooklawn, New Jersey
Effective Oct 31, 2010 · notice date not published by New Jersey · official filing →
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LayoffBremerton, Washington
Filed Feb 5, 2010 (16y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffWoodstock, Illinois
Filed Feb 3, 2010 (16y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffVancouver, Washington
Filed Nov 18, 2009 (17y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffBURLINGTON, New Jersey
Effective Sep 20, 2009 · notice date not published by New Jersey · official filing →
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LayoffMartinsville, Indiana
Filed Aug 6, 2009 (17y ago) · Effective Nov 8, 2009 · official filing →
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LayoffRainbow City, Alabama
Filed Jun 11, 2009 (17y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffLockport, Illinois
Filed Feb 26, 2009 (17y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffVincennes, Indiana
Filed Feb 26, 2009 (17y ago) · Effective Jul 8, 2009 · official filing →
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LayoffJoliet, Illinois
Filed Dec 12, 2008 (18y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffClarksville, Indiana
Filed Oct 15, 2008 (18y ago) · Effective Dec 18, 2008 · official filing →
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LayoffWenatchee, Washington
Filed May 9, 2006 (20y ago) · Effective · · official filing →
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LayoffQuestions
Is Kmart laying off employees?
Not according to official filings. There is no WARN layoff notice from Kmart in the last 12 months. The most recent was filed Sep 4, 2019 for 60 jobs in Stevensville, Maryland. WARN covers larger layoffs only, so smaller cuts may not appear.
How many jobs is Kmart cutting?
5,703 jobs across all 71 official WARN filings on record since 2006, in 9 states.
When do the Kmart layoffs take effect?
The most recent filing lists an effective date of Dec 15, 2019. The WARN Act requires roughly 60 days' advance notice, so the filing date precedes the job losses.
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