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Nike announced on May 12, 2026 that it would eliminate 775 jobs across distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi as part of supply-chain…

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Nike announced on May 12, 2026 that it would eliminate 775 jobs across distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi as part of supply-chain streamlining efforts and increased use of automation. The cut is the first headline-grade *physical-distribution* AI/automation-cited cut of the May 2026 layoff wave, distinct from the white-collar IT cuts dominating tech-sector headlines this month.

Recent moves

  • 2026-05-12 — Announced 775 distribution-center cuts in TN + MS; automation cited as driver

Key people

  • (TBD — pull primary Nike statement for executive attribution)

First seen: 2026-05-12 · Last seen: 2026-05-24 · 4 mentions