Fashion Retail Giant H&M to Lay Off 181 Employees in Chicago
H&M Fashion USA has filed a WARN notice outlining plans to eliminate positions at its downtown Chicago office on West Jackson Boulevard. The company notified the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity about its decision. The layoffs are scheduled to begin on May 7, 2026. The layoff decision will impact 181 jobs, which represents a significant change at the Chicago office.