Nike layoffs

The short version

• Biggest round: Feb 2024, 1,500 jobs, about 2% of staff.
• 1 of the 4 rounds were tied to AI by the company or credible reporting.
• That is the 7th largest total among the 36 Retail & Corporate employers we track.
• We track 227 employers in United States with layoffs since 2022.

Hiring elsewhere in Retail & Corporate

Every round, newest first

1. Apr 2026−1,400

   Global streamlining with the majority of cuts in technology roles.

   Source: CNBC

2. Jan 2026−775AI · likely

   Nike cut 775 staff, mainly at distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi, while expanding automation in its warehouses.

   About the figure: CNBC noted it was unclear how much of the cut was driven by automation.

   Source: CNBC

3. Apr 2024−740

   Nike told Oregon officials it would cut 740 jobs at its Beaverton headquarters as part of a global 2% reduction.

   About the figure: These Oregon cuts form part of the 2% global reduction Nike announced in February 2024.

   Source: OPB

4. Feb 2024−1,500(2% of workforce)

   Nike cut 2 percent of its workforce as part of a broad restructuring to save 2 billion dollars over three years.

   About the figure: Reported as more than 1,500 jobs.

   Source: CNBC

Common questions about Nike

How many people has Nike laid off?

We have tracked 4 rounds of cuts at Nike since Feb 2024. The rounds with a stated headcount add up to 4,415 jobs.

When was the latest Nike layoff?

Apr 2026: 1,400 jobs. Global streamlining with the majority of cuts in technology roles.

Did Nike blame AI for its layoffs?

Yes, for some rounds. We count a cut as AI-related only when the company said so or credible reporting made the link.