Target layoffs

The short version

• Biggest round: Oct 2025, 1,800 jobs, about 8% of staff.
• None of these cuts was publicly blamed on AI.
• That is the 16th largest total among the 36 Retail & Corporate employers we track.
• We track 227 employers in United States with layoffs since 2022.

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Every round, newest first

1. Feb 2026−500

   Target cut roles at distribution centers and regional offices while putting more money into store staffing hours.

   Source: CNBC

2. Oct 2025−1,800(8% of workforce)

   Target cut about 1,800 corporate roles, around 8% of its headquarters team, made up of about 1,000 layoffs and 800 open positions that will not be filled; it was its first major round of layoffs in a decade.

   Source: CNBC

3. Sep 2023−Undisclosed

   Target closed nine stores in four states, citing theft and organized retail crime that threatened staff and customers.

   Source: Retail Dive

Common questions about Target

How many people has Target laid off?

We have tracked 3 rounds of cuts at Target since Sep 2023. The rounds with a stated headcount add up to 2,300 jobs. Some rounds gave no number, so the real total is higher.

When was the latest Target layoff?

Feb 2026: 500 jobs. Target cut roles at distribution centers and regional offices while putting more money into store staffing hours.

Did Target blame AI for its layoffs?

No. None of the 3 rounds we track was publicly tied to AI by Target or in credible reporting.