Layoffs announced over the past five weeks across automotive, food processing, logistics and manufacturing amount to at least 11,934 workers, based on state filings, company announcements and news reports. The true figure is likely higher, as several companies described cuts as “over” or occurring in phases without final totals.
Trucking and logistics layoffs hit Kroger, Frito-Lay, Keen Transport and more companies
Kroger is laying off more than 1,000 employees as it closes three automated fulfillment centers in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin; Frederick, Maryland; and Groveland, Florida, in January 2026. The closures are part of a plan to improve e-commerce profitability and streamline operations, the company said…