--- title: "July 2026 Layoffs Report | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/layoffs/reports/2026-07" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Monthly layoffs report # July 2026 Layoffs: Companies, Jobs Cut & Closures As of November 2, 2026, the Metaintro Layoffs Tracker recorded 15 layoff and closure announcements in July 2026, affecting at least 10,615 jobs where a source states a number (10 of 15 state one). Last updated Oct 2, 2026 [All monthly reports](/layoffs/reports)[This year's tracker](/layoffs) July 2026 at a glance **Announcements** : 15 **Companies** : 15 **Jobs affected (reported)** : 10,615 **Stores closing** : 720 **Layoffs** : 13 **Store closures** : 2 **Return-to-office mandates** : 0 Jobs affected are as reported by each source, summed over the 10 of 15 announcements that state a number. Latest announcement Jul 31, 2026 ## Most jobs affected Companies ranked by jobs reported affected in July 2026 1. 1![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dmicrosoft.com%26sz%3D128) [Microsoft](/layoffs/microsoft)1 announcement4,800 2. 2![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fallianz.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fonemarketing%2Fazcom%2FAllianz_com%2Ffavicon%2FAZ_Logo_eagle.png%2F_jcr_content%2Frenditions%2Fcq5dam.web.180.180.png&sig=HYx54WLtHHowxkXMo_aU2tO5AeE6N4-LCgDC_ugx2Iw) [Allianz](/layoffs/allianz)1 announcement1,800 3. 3![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fdebeersgroup.com.ico) [De Beers](/layoffs/de-beers)1 announcement1,200 4. 4![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsemiconductor.samsung.com%2Fetc.clientlibs%2Fsemiconductor%2Fdesigns%2Fglobal%2Fcommon%2Fresources%2Fimg%2Ficon%2FFavicon.png&sig=uUoaDVpfx3PHPDCKEXXuBrh8eX8yp4LkvDLc3gSgLWQ) [Samsung](/layoffs/samsung)1 announcement739 5. 5[Monday.com](/layoffs/monday-com)1 announcement630 6. 6[Aer Lingus](/layoffs/aer-lingus)1 announcement500 7. 7![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dwww.verizon.com%26sz%3D128) [Verizon](/layoffs/verizon)1 announcement500 8. 8[John Lewis](/layoffs/john-lewis)1 announcement200 9. 9![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbuzzfeed.com%2Ffavicon.ico) [BuzzFeed](/layoffs/buzzfeed)1 announcement180 10. 10![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsodexo.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=M-H5_huix03wKhTNVsN-EWucZh2AyqouqEOCrAleNpU) [Sodexo](/layoffs/sodexo)1 announcement66 ## By type Layoffs, store closures, and return-to-office mandates in July 2026 | Type | Announcements | Share | Jobs reported | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Layoffs | 13 | 87% | 10,615 | | Store closures | 2 | 13% | 0 | | Return-to-office mandates | 0 | 0% | 0 | ## By state US states named in July 2026 announcements 3 of 15 announcements name at least one US state. An announcement that names two states counts in both. Jobs are not split by state, because sources rarely give a number for each location. | State | Announcements | Official notices | | --- | --- | --- | | California | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | New Jersey | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Ohio | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | [WARN notices for every state](/warn-notices) ## Against June 2026 Month over month, from the same tracker July 2026 has 15 announcements, 22 fewer than June 2026 (37). | Measure | July 2026 | June 2026 | | --- | --- | --- | | Announcements | 15 | 37 | | Companies | 15 | 37 | | Jobs affected (reported) | 10,615 | 16,603 | | Stores closing | 720 | 338 | [June 2026 layoffs report](/layoffs/reports/2026-06) ## Every announcement July 2026, newest first. Each company links to its full layoffs timeline. Find a company 15 announcements ### July 2026 15 announcements · 10,615 jobs reported 1. Jul 31Jul 31LayoffWest Chester, OH, United States![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsodexo.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=M-H5_huix03wKhTNVsN-EWucZh2AyqouqEOCrAleNpU) #### [Sodexo](/layoffs/sodexo) Cuts 66 jobs Sodexo is ending its contract and services at UC Health's West Chester Hospital, ending employment for 66 workers there per an Ohio WARN notice. - [WARN notice(opens in new tab)](https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/jfs.ohio.gov/warn/WARN%202026/Sodexo_CTM_LLC.pdf) - Our coverage:[179 Workers at a Centerville Amazon Delivery Partner and 66 West Chester Hospital Service Staff Face Layoffs](/blog/ardor-centerville-closure-sodexo-west-chester-layoffs)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/final-10379.jpg) 2. Jul 27Jul 27Layoff![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbuzzfeed.com%2Ffavicon.ico) #### [BuzzFeed](/layoffs/buzzfeed) Cuts 180 jobs BuzzFeed disclosed in an SEC filing that it is cutting about 180 of roughly 510 staff across BuzzFeed, HuffPost, Tasty and BuzzFeed Studios, targeting $29M-$32M in annualized savings after Byron Allen took majority control. - Our coverage:[BuzzFeed Cuts 180 Jobs as Byron Allen Moves to Stem Losses in 2026](/blog/buzzfeed-cuts-180-jobs-byron-allen-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/5909.png) 3. Jul 24Jul 24Layoff #### [Monday.com](/layoffs/monday-com) Cuts 630 jobs Israeli software maker Monday.com is cutting about 20% of its workforce in a restructuring to concentrate investment on its AI Work Platform. It expects $45 million to $55 million in related charges. - Our coverage:[630 Jobs Gone at Monday.com as a 20% Cut Funds Its AI Bet](/blog/630-jobs-gone-monday-com-20-percent-cut-ai-bet)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/630-jobs-gone-monday-com-20-percent-cut-ai-bet-hero.png) 4. Jul 24Jul 24LayoffUnited Kingdom #### [Nothing](/layoffs/nothing) Announces layoffs London phone maker Nothing confirmed it is laying off staff and consolidating country operations into regional hubs after the Phone (4b) launch. It did not give exact numbers, and denied a report that it would exit 12 markets. - Our coverage:[Phone Maker Nothing Confirms 2026 Layoffs and What It Means for Hardware Careers](/blog/nothing-confirms-2026-layoffs-hardware-careers)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/5918.png) 5. Jul 24Jul 24LayoffEnglewood Cliffs, NJ, United States![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsemiconductor.samsung.com%2Fetc.clientlibs%2Fsemiconductor%2Fdesigns%2Fglobal%2Fcommon%2Fresources%2Fimg%2Ficon%2FFavicon.png&sig=uUoaDVpfx3PHPDCKEXXuBrh8eX8yp4LkvDLc3gSgLWQ) #### [Samsung](/layoffs/samsung) Cuts 739 jobs Samsung Electronics America filed a WARN notice covering 739 roles at its Englewood Cliffs campus tied to moving its headquarters to Plano, Texas. A majority received relocation offers while others were let go, with no split disclosed. - Our coverage:[Samsung's Move to Texas Puts Hundreds of US Jobs on the Line](/blog/samsung-move-to-texas-puts-hundreds-of-us-jobs-on-the-line) - Our coverage:[New Jersey Layoffs Hit 12,980 in 2026, a 45 Percent Jump Over Last Year](/blog/new-jersey-layoffs-12980-2026-warn-notices)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/samsung-move-to-texas-puts-hundreds-of-us-jobs-on-the-line-hero.png) 6. Jul 23Jul 23Store closure #### [Tractor Supply](/layoffs/tractor-supply) Closes 75 stores Tractor Supply announced with Q2 results that it will close about 75 underperforming Petsense stores and slow its expansion. It expects about $71.7 million in related charges. - Our coverage:[Tractor Supply Is Closing 75 Petsense Stores, What It Means for Retail Workers](/blog/tractor-supply-closing-75-petsense-stores-retail-workers)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/5879.png) 7. Jul 22Jul 22LayoffSan Francisco, CA, United States![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Ffavicon.ico) #### [Amazon](/layoffs/amazon) Announces layoffs Amazon confirmed it is laying off some employees in its AGI unit, including staff in model customization and post-training. The company declined to say how many were affected. - Our coverage:[Even AI Research Jobs Are Not Safe After Amazon's Latest Round of Cuts](/blog/even-ai-research-jobs-not-safe-amazon-cuts) - Our coverage:[Amazon Closes Its San Francisco AI Lab as 2026 Job Cuts Reach Research Teams](/blog/amazon-closes-san-francisco-ai-lab-2026-job-cuts)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/even-ai-research-jobs-not-safe-amazon-cuts-hero.png) 8. Jul 22Jul 22Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-mh.content.disney.io%2Fmatterhorn%2Fassets%2Fapple-touch-icon-2747f4e2a5dd.png&sig=E6YA8Z-b0XbzXdsgZ3q49KxX47oF-Efo7N_qEgXCft0) #### [Disney](/layoffs/disney) Announces layoffs Disney is eliminating several hundred positions across the company, with most cuts at ESPN following its integration of the acquired NFL Network. Roughly 10 on-air personalities are among those let go, and cuts also touch National Geographic and Pixar. - Our coverage:[Disney Layoffs 2026, Several Hundred Jobs Cut as ESPN Absorbs NFL Network](/blog/disney-espn-layoffs-2026-nfl-network)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/disney-espn-layoffs-2026-nfl-network-hero.png) 9. Jul 18Jul 18Store closure![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3D7-eleven.com%26sz%3D128) #### [7-Eleven](/layoffs/7-eleven) Closes 645 stores 7-Eleven plans to close 645 North American locations in fiscal 2026, a mix of underperforming closures, wholesale fuel conversions and contractual terminations. 45 underperforming stores had closed by the end of the first quarter. - Our coverage:[7-Eleven Cuts 645 Stores in 2026 and Retail Jobs Shift Fast](/blog/7-eleven-645-store-closures-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/5481-1.png) 10. Jul 18Jul 18Layoff #### [Aer Lingus](/layoffs/aer-lingus) Cuts 500 jobs Aer Lingus told staff it plans to cut up to 500 jobs: 290 head office roles, 140 cabin crew and 70 pilots, from a workforce of about 6,500. The cuts accompany route and aircraft reductions. - Our coverage:[Aer Lingus Targets 500 Jobs in 2026 as Head Office Absorbs the Biggest Cut](/blog/aer-lingus-500-job-cuts-290-head-office-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/5480-1.png) 11. Jul 18Jul 18Layoff![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dwww.verizon.com%26sz%3D128) #### [Verizon](/layoffs/verizon) Cuts 500 jobs Verizon told employees it will sell 274 company-owned stores to franchise operators effective August 16, 2026 and eliminate about 500 corporate roles. The stores stay open under new owners. - Our coverage:[Verizon Shifts 274 Stores to Franchise Owners, Putting 3,000 Jobs on New Footing in 2026](/blog/verizon-selling-274-stores-3000-jobs-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/5479-1.png) 12. Jul 13Jul 13LayoffLimpopo, South Africa · Johannesburg, South Africa![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fdebeersgroup.com.ico) #### [De Beers](/layoffs/de-beers) Cuts 1,200 jobs De Beers confirmed it will pause production at its Venetia diamond mine for at least two years to cut costs. About 1,134 permanent mine employees and 80 sorting-facility workers face potential redundancy under a section 189A process. - Our coverage:[De Beers Halts Its Flagship South African Mine as Diamond Demand Collapses](/blog/de-beers-south-africa-mine-halt-mining-jobs-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/de-beers-south-africa-mine-halt-mining-jobs-2026-hero.png) 13. Jul 8Jul 8Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fallianz.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fonemarketing%2Fazcom%2FAllianz_com%2Ffavicon%2FAZ_Logo_eagle.png%2F_jcr_content%2Frenditions%2Fcq5dam.web.180.180.png&sig=HYx54WLtHHowxkXMo_aU2tO5AeE6N4-LCgDC_ugx2Iw) #### [Allianz](/layoffs/allianz) Cuts 1,800 jobs Allianz plans to cut up to 1,800 jobs at its Allianz Partners assistance and travel unit, citing AI adoption in claims and call-center work. Reductions are expected via severance, early retirement and other voluntary exits. - Our coverage:[1,800 Allianz Jobs Are Vanishing as AI Takes Over the Claims Desk](/blog/allianz-1800-job-cuts-ai-adoption-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.YMQECK63.png) 14. Jul 8Jul 8LayoffUnited Kingdom #### [John Lewis](/layoffs/john-lewis) Cuts 200 jobs John Lewis opened a redundancy consultation covering about 200 roles as it plans to close in-store bureau de change counters and gift-wrapping desks. Closures are expected to begin in autumn 2026 after consultation. - Our coverage:[200 Retail Jobs Are on the Line as John Lewis Scales Back Services](/blog/john-lewis-job-cuts-2026-services-jobs-at-risk)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.HJ3GaMuu.png) 15. Jul 6Jul 6Layoff![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dmicrosoft.com%26sz%3D128) #### [Microsoft](/layoffs/microsoft) Cuts 4,800 jobs Microsoft announced about 4,800 job cuts, concentrated in its Xbox gaming division and commercial sales teams. Xbox is to shed up to 3,200 roles over twelve months while divesting several studios. - Our coverage:[Microsoft's Xbox Reset Triggers a Fresh Round of Gaming Layoffs in 2026](/blog/microsoft-xbox-reset-gaming-layoffs-2026) - Our coverage:[Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs and Slashes 20 Percent of Xbox as AI Spending Takes Over](/blog/microsoft-4800-layoffs-xbox-cuts-ai-spending-2026) - Our coverage:[Microsoft's Layoff Payout Starts at 60 Days and Scales to 39 Weeks of Pay by Job Level](/blog/microsoft-layoff-severance-39-weeks-pay-2026) - Our coverage:[The Fed Picked a CEO Who Just Cut 3,200 Jobs to Lead Its Maximum-Employment Push](/blog/fed-ceo-3200-job-cuts-maximum-employment-2026) - Our coverage:[Game Studios Are Shrinking to One-Person Teams as AI Takes the Rest](/blog/game-studios-shrinking-to-one-person-teams-ai) - Our coverage:[Microsoft Headcount Fell for the First Time Since 2016 and R&D Roles Took the Hit](/blog/microsoft-headcount-fell-2026-rd-roles) - Our coverage:[State of the Workforce July 2026 - The Loyalty Trap](/blog/state-of-the-workforce-july-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.mYqLf74d.png) ## How this report is built What counts, how jobs are counted, and the as-of date ### What counts Every published Layoffs Tracker announcement dated in July 2026: layoffs, store closures, and return-to-office mandates. Each row is one announcement by one company, dated the day the company or a filing first made it public, not the day the cuts take effect. Months follow UTC dates. ### How jobs are counted Jobs affected is counted only when a source states a number. We never estimate one, so every total on this page is a floor: announcements without a stated number are left out of the sum, not counted as zero. ### As-of date Figures are as of November 2, 2026, and the newest change to a July 2026 announcement was on October 2, 2026. Announcements verified later can still be added to this month. An edition needs at least 5 published announcements before it is listed for search engines. ### Data Every row, all months, is in the [CSV](/layoffs/data.csv) and [JSON](/layoffs/data.json) downloads. Filter on the announcement date to rebuild this report. The [tracker methodology](/layoffs#methodology) covers sources and how to cite. ## Data and archives Free to reuse with attribution to Metaintro Every published announcement, all years, one row per event. Column names are stable, and jobs affected are blank where no source states a number. [Download the dataCSV](/layoffs/data.csv)[Download the dataJSON](/layoffs/data.json) Jobs affected are counted only when a source states a number; “Not stated” means none was disclosed. [Methodology, sources and how to cite](/layoffs#methodology) Built for career movement ## Laid off this month? Start the search today. Metaintro matches you to open roles across 50M jobs, so your next application goes to a team that is hiring. [Get started free](/signup)[Estimate your severance](/severance-calculator) - MatchCompare live roles against your current evidence. - PositionTurn proof projects into role-specific applications. - ImproveUse market feedback to keep the skill plan current. 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