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Nike to Lay Off 775 Workers Amid Distribution Changes

2/11/2026

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Nike, Inc. plans to lay off 775 workers across Tennessee and Mississippi as part of consolidating its domestic distribution centers.
The move aims to boost EBIT margins and improve supply chain efficiency through automation and technology.
U.S. layoffs rose in January to 108,435, up 118% from January 2025.
The Byhalia, Mississippi distribution center will be affected, though the exact number of employees remains unclear.

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Nike, Inc. plans to lay off 775 workers across Tennessee and Mississippi as part of consolidating its domestic distribution centers.
The move aims to boost EBIT margins and improve supply chain efficiency through automation and technology.
U.S. layoffs rose in January to 108,435, up 118% from January 2025.
The Byhalia, Mississippi distribution center will be affected, though the exact number of employees remains unclear.