Groupon Layoffs
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Groupon has 4 publicly reported layoff rounds on record between April 13, 2020 and May 26, 2026. A total of about 4,200 employees were affected across these rounds.
Layoff history
On May 26, 2026, Groupon said it would lay off up to 400 employees, nearly a quarter of its global workforce, in a restructuring meant to rebuild the online-deals marketplace as an 'AI-native' company. The cuts, part of a previously disclosed strategy, were expected to generate $7 million to $13 million in pretax charges, most of it tied to employee severance and compensation benefits. The reduction is one of the steepest percentage cuts among public e-commerce companies in 2026 and continues years of downsizing at the Chicago-based company as it works to stabilize its business and rebuild around automation and AI. Groupon disclosed the layoffs as part of its broader turnaround plan.
Reason: Restructuring to rebuild as an 'AI-native' company
Source: wsj.com
Groupon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Chicago operations in January 30, 2023. Approximately 500 roles were eliminated.
Source: chicagobusiness.com
Groupon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Chicago operations in August 8, 2022. Approximately 500 roles were eliminated.
Source: techcrunch.com
Groupon disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Chicago operations in April 13, 2020. Approximately 2,800 roles were eliminated.
Source: layoffs.fyi
Data for Groupon is compiled from public WARN Act filings and reporting linked above. See our methodology.