Lands' End layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring Lands' End reported in its annual reports, 2024 to 2026, quoted from the filings. Headcount went from approximately 4,900 to approximately 3,900.
Headcount, as reported
| Annual report | Employees | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 10-K for 2024 | approximately 4,900 | — |
| 10-K for 2025 | approximately 4,400 | — |
| 10-K for 2026 | approximately 3,900 | — |
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summaryThe company reduced about 10% of positions in the corporate offices and the Hong Kong sourcing office.
Word for word“We reduced approximately 10% of positions in the corporate offices and the Hong Kong sourcing office during Fiscal 2023.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe company recorded total corporate restructuring costs, with some amounts still unpaid as of February 2, 2024.
Word for word“As of February 2, 2024, approximately $2.9 million of the employee severance and benefit costs and $1.1 million of the other related costs had yet to be paid and are included in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe Board approved a plan to wind down and cease operations of Lands' End Japan KK, which was later dissolved and liquidated.
Word for word“During Second Quarter 2022, the Board of Directors approved a plan to wind down and cease operations of Lands’ End Japan KK.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe company reduced approximately 10% of its corporate office positions during Fiscal 2024 and Fiscal 2023 as part of restructuring.
Word for word“During Fiscal 2024 and Fiscal 2023, the Company reduced approximately 10 % of its corporate office positions and incurred restructuring charges, primarily severance and benefit and other related costs.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company recorded restructuring charges for employee severance and benefit costs and other costs, with about $2.0 million of severance and benefit costs unpaid at year end.
Word for word“Included in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are approximately $ 2.0 million of the employee severance and benefit costs as of January 31, 2025 and approximately $ 2.9 million of the employee severance and benefit costs and $ 1.1 million of the other related costs as of February 2, 2024 yet to be paid.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company approved a plan in 2022 to wind down and cease operations of Lands' End Japan KK, including employee severance costs, and the liquidation was completed in the first quarter of 2024.
Word for word“The Company recorded closing costs for employee severance and benefit costs, early termination and restoration costs of lease facilities and contract cancellation and other costs.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryIn Fiscal 2025 the company cut about 6% of its corporate office positions and recorded restructuring charges, mainly severance and benefits, to optimize operations.
Word for word“Additionally, we reduced approximately 6% of our corporate office positions and incurred restructuring charges, primarily severance and benefit and other costs related to cost optimization of business operations.” 10-K for 2026
Our summaryThe company reported its total restructuring and other costs for Fiscal 2025 and Fiscal 2024.
Word for word“We incurred $13.9 million and $5.6 million of restructuring and other costs in Fiscal 2025 and Fiscal 2024, respectively.” 10-K for 2026
| Fiscal year ended | Severance costs | Restructuring charges | Restructuring costs incurred | Cash paid for restructuring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-02 | — | $3.9 million | $3.9 million | $1.8 million |
| 2023-01-27 | $1.8 million | $3 million | — | $2.8 million |
| 2024-02-02 | $5.1 million | $7.3 million | — | $1.7 million |
| 2025-01-31 | $4.3 million | $5.6 million | — | — |
| 2026-01-30 | $3.1 million | $13.9 million | — | — |
Lands' End has filed no restructuring notice (Form 8-K, Item 2.05) since 2016. Companies file one only for a cut they judge material, so many announced layoffs never appear as one. This page shows what the company reported to the SEC, not news reports or state layoff notices.
Read from Lands' End’s annual reports (10-K for 2026, 10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2024) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-03-26. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.