United States, August 16, 2025 — The American job market is reeling as a tidal wave of layoffs sweeps across the nation in August 2025, with 114 companies announcing workforce reductions that are leaving thousands of workers in limbo. From retail giants to tech titans, no sector is spared as economic turbulence, AI-driven automation, and looming tariffs reshape the employment landscape. This week alone, major players like Kroger, Material Bank, and Providence Swedish made headlines with significant job cuts. With over 700,000 jobs slashed in the first five months of 2025—an 80% surge from 2024—the stakes are high. Here’s a comprehensive, SEO-optimized breakdown of this week’s layoffs, the companies involved, and what’s driving this economic upheaval, brought to you by ClickUSANews.

This Week’s Layoff Announcements: A Grim Snapshot

The week of August 10-16, 2025, saw a flurry of layoff announcements, adding to the 114 companies planning cuts this month, according to WARNTracker.com. These reductions span retail, tech, healthcare, manufacturing, and more, reflecting a volatile economy. Below is a detailed look at the key layoffs reported this week, based on data from Usearch, WARNTracker.com, and local news sources:

• Fred Meyer (Kroger): Laying off 249 employees in Portland, Oregon, due to the closure of its Northeast store on August 15. This is part of Kroger’s broader plan to shutter 60 stores nationwide, including five in August across Georgia (Alpharetta, 11877 Douglas Road), Illinois (Mariano’s in Bloomingdale and Northbrook), Virginia (Charlottesville), and West Virginia (Gassaway).
• Material Bank: Cutting 77 jobs in Boca Raton, Florida, impacting senior and mid-level software staff as part of a strategic realignment.
• Mizkan America: Eliminating 57 positions in Lake Alfred, Florida, including maintenance technicians and production workers, due to the closure of its bottling department.
• Providence Swedish: Slashing 100 nursing assistant roles in Everett, Washington, citing rising inflation and delayed insurance payments.
• Krutrim: While India-based, this AI firm’s cut of 100 linguistics team members signals global economic pressures affecting U.S.-linked companies.

These layoffs follow larger cuts announced earlier, such as Intel’s massive 24,000-job reduction and Microsoft’s ongoing global downsizing of over 15,000 positions, both continuing into August.

The Full List of Companies Planning Layoffs in August 2025

According to WARNTracker.com, 114 companies have filed Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices for August 2025 layoffs. These notices, mandated by the federal WARN Act for employers with 100+ employees planning mass layoffs, provide a glimpse into the scale of the cuts. Below is the complete list of companies, covering diverse industries:

• INEOS ABS USA
• CAM Industrial Solutions
• TouchPoint Services (Compass Group)
• United States Cellular Corporation
• Lennox Industries
• Pacific Premier Bank
• Wellpath
• Atria Wealth Solutions
• Corteva
• Prothena Biosciences Inc.
• Hood Packaging Corporation
• Microsoft
• JC Penney
• Central Valley Training Center, Inc.
• Stephens Distributing Company
• DAI Global, LLC
• Morgan Truck Body, LLC
• Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, LLC
• L&T Precision, LLC
• Oerlikon Balzers Coating USA Inc.
• Georgia-Pacific
• Sutro Biopharma, Inc.
• Boston Scientific Corporation
• Mission Linen Supply
• Highgate Hotels
• CVS Health Corporation
• ACDI/VOCA
• Michaels Stores Procurement, Inc.
• Incyte Diagnostics
• JP Morgan Chase
• Leidos Holdings, Inc.
• Sapango, Inc. (Tre Posti)
• Vertex Pharmaceuticals
• Swat Fame, Inc.
• The Mutual Group
• Sodexo
• Del Monte Foods, Inc.
• Movate, Inc. (The Genesis Project)
• Discovery Energy (Rehlko)
• INOAC Exterior Systems, LLC
• Accelerate360 Distribution, LLC
• Nuttall Gear, LLC
• First Student
• Paramount Global
• BioNTech Us, Inc.
• Need It Now
• Need It Now Delivers, LLC
• Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
• Pixelle Specialty Solutions
• Wells Fargo
• Harpoon Henry’s Seafood Restaurant
• KIRA Services, LLC
• KIRA Government Services
• KIRA Services LLC and KIRA Training Services
• Southeast Service Corporation (Services For Education)
• Robert Kaufman, Inc.
• Ranstad US
• TEKsystems
• Seviroli Foods
• Tyson Foods
• HyPro, Inc.
• Transit Management of Volusia County, Inc.
• Stingray Pressure Pumping
• Gilead Sciences
• Target
• TransAxle, LLC
• Nordstrom
• Albertson’s Baton Rouge Randalls Store
• ADRA International
• Lightspeed Logistics Miami, LLC
• Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
• Encino Energy, LLC
• JC Penney (Maryland)
• Milwaukee Forge, LLC
• Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Inc.
• Amazon Fresh
• McDonald’s Restaurants of California, Inc.
• Khoros, LLC
• Oxford Social Club
• Mucci Tehachapi, Inc.
• Nasco Education, LLC
• Social Distribution, LLC
• Walmart
• BLST Operating Company, LLC
• LPL Financial, LLC
• CRST Expedited, Inc.
• Whitsons Food Service, LLC
• Milgard Manufacturing, LLC
• Columbus Regional Health
• Joe’s Crab Shack
• Goldman Sachs and Co., LLC
• Prineville Facility Design Group Americas and Red Lion, LLC
• Pocino Foods Company
• IG Design Group Americas, Inc.
• Bowhead Missions Solutions, LLC
• International Business Machines-Coppell
• Accenture
• Rogue Valley Transportation District
• Activision Blizzard
• Science Systems and Applications
• Management and Training Corporation
• Pourlessoins (Synergy Health Services and Zomleben)
• Northwest Offset Printing, Inc.
• Santa Maria Hostel
• TT Electronics Facility IRC (Plano)
• Ford Design Studio
• NYP Holdings, Inc.
• Sonoco Products
• DHL
• OTG Management – Terminal 8
• U.S. Cotton, LLC

This list reflects a broad spectrum of industries, from tech giants like Microsoft to retail chains like Target and Nordstrom. Some companies are cutting as few as 1-25 jobs, while others, like Georgia-Pacific and Pixelle Specialty Solutions, are slashing 501-1,000 positions each.

Why Are Layoffs Surging?

The August 2025 layoffs stem from a perfect storm of economic and technological pressures. Here’s what’s fueling the job cuts:

1. Tariff Turbulence: President Trump’s tariff policies, including the end of a 90-day tariff pause on China on August 12, 2025, and the suspension of duty-free de minimis shipments, are raising costs for manufacturers and retailers. Economist Daniel Alpert warns that these tariffs could trigger a recession if they significantly impact unit sales or production costs, leading to layoffs in industries like manufacturing and retail.
2. AI and Automation: The rise of generative AI is displacing workers, with 20,219 jobs lost to technological advancements in 2025, per Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Companies like Microsoft and CrowdStrike are prioritizing AI investments, cutting human roles in software engineering and support.
3. Cost-Cutting and Restructuring: Firms like Kroger and Intel are closing underperforming stores or streamlining operations to boost profitability. Kroger’s closure of 60 stores aims to redirect funds to new locations and upgrades, while Intel’s cuts target a 25% workforce reduction.
4. Economic Slowdown: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported only 73,000 jobs added in July 2025, with unemployment rising to 4.2%. Revised job numbers show weaker growth than initially reported, signaling a slowing economy.
5. Federal Job Cuts: The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative has driven over 150,000 federal job cuts in Q1 2025, with agencies like the IRS, Veterans Affairs, and NOAA research labs in Michigan (100 jobs) affected.

The Human and Community Impact

These layoffs are more than numbers—they’re disrupting lives. In Portland, Oregon, the Fred Meyer closure leaves 249 workers seeking new roles, though Kroger promises to reassign them. In rural Lake Alfred, Florida, Mizkan America’s shutdown could create a “food desert,” forcing residents to travel for groceries. Healthcare workers in Everett, Washington, face uncertainty as Providence Swedish cuts 100 nursing assistants, a move tied to inflation and funding delays.

On X, workers are voicing frustration. One user, @thejobchick, posted, “806K+ job cuts this year so far. Tens of thousands… caused by AI. They told you AI would ‘create new jobs.’ I’m not seeing this yet.” The sentiment reflects growing anxiety about job security in an AI-driven economy.

Industry Breakdown

• Retail: Store closures by Kroger, Nordstrom, and Target reflect shifting consumer habits and rising costs. Wells Fargo’s consolidation of non-customer-facing roles has cut 400 jobs in Oregon since 2023.
• Technology: Tech leads with 96,861 layoffs across 413 companies in 2025, driven by AI and cost-cutting. Microsoft’s cuts target management, while Intel’s restructuring hits Oregon, California, and Arizona hardest.
• Healthcare/Biotech: Providence Swedish, Bayer (2,000 cuts in Q1), and Iovance Biotherapeutics (under 20% of staff) are streamlining to manage costs and extend financial runways.
• Manufacturing/Logistics: Georgia-Pacific and Pixelle Specialty Solutions are cutting 501-1,000 jobs each, hit by tariff-related cost pressures and declining demand.

What’s Next for Workers and the Economy?

The job market outlook remains grim, with layoffs expected to continue into late 2025 unless venture capital funding or economic conditions improve. Workers can check WARNTracker.com for real-time layoff notices, as the federal WARN Act requires 60 days’ notice for mass layoffs affecting 50+ employees. States like California and New York have “mini-WARN” laws covering smaller firms.

For displaced workers, upskilling in AI, sustainability, or emerging fields may be key. The World Economic Forum predicts 41% of companies will cut jobs due to AI over the next five years, but new roles in these areas could emerge. Meanwhile, Kroger’s plan to open 30 new stores in 2025-2026 offers hope for retail workers, though rural communities face challenges from store closures.

The broader economy is on edge. A Fox News poll from July 2025 showed 44% of voters feel positive about personal finances, but only 32% are optimistic about the economy. With tariffs and AI reshaping industries, the risk of a recession looms, as warned by economist Daniel Alpert.

Stay Informed

The August 2025 layoffs are a wake-up call for workers and policymakers. Whether you’re in tech, retail, or healthcare, staying proactive is crucial. Visit WARNTracker.com to check if your employer is planning cuts, and explore retraining opportunities to navigate this shifting landscape.

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