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title: "Walgreens Layoffs 2026: WARN Notices & Hiring"
description: "Walgreens filed 3 WARN notices with state labor agencies in the last 12 months, naming 627 employees in Texas and Illinois."
canonical: https://jobspipe.dev/hiring/walgreens.com/layoffs
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# Walgreens Layoffs 2026: WARN Notices & Hiring

> Walgreens filed 3 WARN notices in the last 12 months naming 627 employees in TX and IL. Dates, sites and its hiring trend. Plus 7,011 open roles, live.

**Canonical URL:** https://jobspipe.dev/hiring/walgreens.com/layoffs

Walgreens filed 3 WARN notices with state labor agencies in the last 12 months, naming 627 employees in Texas and Illinois. The latest, dated 18 Feb 2026, gives notice of a planned layoff or closure affecting 159 employees in Houston, TX. Walgreens is still hiring: 7,011 open roles as of 20 Oct 2026, most in Deerfield, United States.

## WARN notices

| Notice date | Effective | City, state | Employees | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | 1 Jun 2026 | Houston, TX | 159 | Not stated |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 10 Feb 2026 | Deerfield, IL | 416 | Layoff |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 10 Feb 2026 | Chicago, IL | 52 | Layoff |
| 8 Nov 2023 | 8 Jan 2024 | Woodridge, IL | 97 | Layoff |
| 29 Jun 2023 | 28 Aug 2023 | Edwardsville, IL | 393 | Closure |
| 23 May 2023 | 23 Jul 2023 | Deerfield, IL | 431 | Layoff |
| 23 May 2023 | 23 Jul 2023 | Chicago, IL | 73 | Layoff |
| 17 Aug 2015 | 1 Oct 2015 | Deerfield, IL | 270 | Closure |

A WARN notice is an employer's advance notice, filed with a state labor agency, of a planned layoff or closure. It states what the employer planned when it filed: the final number can be lower or higher, and some planned layoffs are cancelled. Notices are matched to Walgreens by the employer name filed, so one filed under another legal name is not shown. Covers California, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Washington, Ohio and Massachusetts.

## FAQ

### Is Walgreens laying off?

Walgreens filed 3 WARN notices with state labor agencies in the last 12 months. The latest, dated 18 Feb 2026, gives notice of a planned layoff or closure affecting 159 employees in Houston, TX. A WARN notice is advance notice of a planned layoff or closure, not a confirmed final count.

### How many employees do Walgreens's WARN notices name?

The WARN notices Walgreens filed in the last 12 months name 627 employees affected, across 3 WARN notices. That is the number the notices state when filed; the number actually laid off can differ.

### Is Walgreens still hiring?

Walgreens is still hiring: 7,011 open roles as of 20 Oct 2026, most in Deerfield, United States. The open roles are at https://jobspipe.dev/hiring/walgreens.com/jobs.

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