How many people has Walgreens laid off?

Walgreens has laid off a total of 759 employees across 2 reported layoff rounds. The first tracked event was in December 2025 and the most recent was in June 2026.

Is Walgreens still hiring?

While Walgreens has conducted layoffs, many large companies continue to hire in certain divisions even during restructuring periods. We recommend checking the Walgreens careers page directly and browsing our job board for current openings.

What should I do if I was laid off from Walgreens?

File for unemployment benefits immediately, review your severance agreement, and update your resume. Use our free Resume Builder to create an ATS-optimized resume, check market rates with our Salary Calculator, and explore open positions on our job board. Networking with former colleagues is also valuable — many find new roles through referrals within 3-6 months.

Walgreens Layoffs

Walgreens has laid off 759 employees across 2 rounds since 2025.

759

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Healthcare

Industry

Jun 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

June 1, 2026

159 employees

Walgreens cut 159 workers in Texas as it closed a Houston distribution center, effective June 1 — part of broader footprint and cost reductions at the pharmacy chain.

December 4, 2025

600 employees

Walgreens cut hundreds of corporate and support roles — including support-center and field-leadership positions — after its take-private acquisition by Sycamore Partners, amid a plan to close 1,200 U.S. stores.

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Walgreens Layoffs

Walgreens has laid off 759 employees across 2 rounds since 2025.

759

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Healthcare

Industry

Jun 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

June 1, 2026

159 employees

Walgreens cut 159 workers in Texas as it closed a Houston distribution center, effective June 1 — part of broader footprint and cost reductions at the pharmacy chain.

December 4, 2025

600 employees

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Update Your Resume

Free ATS-optimized resume builder

Check Market Rates

Know your worth before negotiating

Browse Open Jobs

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Walgreens Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Walgreens Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related job searches