CORDOVA, Tenn. — IKEA Memphis will permanently close its Cordova facility, eliminating 114 jobs and triggering a state WARN notification.
According to a memorandum filed with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the company submitted a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) indicating the closure of its location at 7900 IKEA Way in Cordova.
The filing states that the first employee separations are expected to begin May 9, 2026, with layoffs continuing through the summer. All job separations are expected to be completed by Aug. 31, 2026, or within 14 days of that date.
State officials confirmed that 114 Tennessee employees are expected to be affected by the closure.
According to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the WARN notice was submitted to the agency’s Dislocated Worker Unit on March 4, 2026.
Officials said the workers at the facility are not represented by a collective bargaining agreement, meaning employees do not have union bumping rights as part of the layoff process.
The Greater Memphis Workforce Development Board’s rapid response team, operated through the Memphis Chamber, has been notified and will coordinate services with IKEA and affected employees. Those services may include job placement assistance, retraining opportunities, and unemployment resources.
The Greater Memphis Local Workforce Development Board will oversee follow-up services tied to the layoffs and help connect displaced workers with support programs.
The facility listed in the WARN notice is located in Shelby County within the Cordova area of Memphis.
For many younger workers and early-career employees in logistics or retail operations, the closure may affect local job opportunities and commuting patterns in the area.
State officials said additional assistance information will be provided to impacted employees as the separation timeline approaches.
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