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Walmart Layoffs 2026: 5,000 Corporate Jobs Cut, Hoboken Office Closed – TryOneRead
Walmart confirmed layoffs affecting 5,000 corporate employees. The retail giant is also closing its Hoboken, New Jersey office. The cuts represent about 5 percent of Walmart's corporate workforce. TryOneRead has the details.
📍 Locations Affected
- Hoboken, New Jersey – Entire office closing (estimated 1,000 employees)
- Bentonville, Arkansas – Headquarters reductions
- San Bruno, California – Technology division cuts
- Reston, Virginia – E-commerce team reductions
- Atlanta, Georgia – Regional office layoffs
- Dallas, Texas – Supply chain staff affected
📊 Which Departments Are Affected
- Human Resources – 1,200 positions eliminated
- Merchandising – 1,100 positions eliminated
- Real Estate – 800 positions eliminated
- Marketing – 600 positions eliminated
- Technology – 500 positions eliminated
- Finance – 400 positions eliminated
- Other corporate roles – 400 positions eliminated
💰 Severance Packages
Walmart is offering severance packages to affected employees. Full-time workers receive 60 days of pay plus 2 weeks of pay for every year of service. Part-time workers receive 60 days of pay. Health insurance continues for 6 months. Outplacement services are provided. Employees can apply for other roles within Walmart. The company has 2,100 open corporate positions nationwide.
🏢 Hoboken Office Closure
The Hoboken, New Jersey office is closing completely. About 1,000 employees work there. Most roles are in e-commerce, technology, and marketing. Walmart will relocate some employees to other offices. Others will work remotely. The office lease ends in December 2026. Walmart is consolidating operations to reduce costs.
📅 Timeline
- May 11, 2026 – Layoffs announced internally
- May 12, 2026 – Public announcement
- May 15, 2026 – Affected employees notified
- June 1, 2026 – Hoboken office closure begins
- December 31, 2026 – Hoboken lease ends
🔍 Why Now?
Walmart is cutting costs to invest in technology and supply chain. The company faces rising wages and inflation. E-commerce competition from Amazon is intense. Walmart is also fighting with Target, Costco, and Chinese rivals like Temu and Shein. CEO Doug McMillon said the company needs to be "leaner and faster." The layoffs will save $10 billion annually. Walmart plans to reinvest savings into automation, AI, and store remodels.