Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC has filed a WARN notice with the Texas Workforce Commission. According to the filing, the layoff of 266 employees will be effective in May.
Ashley Furniture Industries Announced Mass Layoffs
Ashley Furniture Industries is a home furnishings manufacturer and retailer based in the U.S. On March 11, 2026, the company submitted the WARN notice outlining the planned layoffs.
Employees at the company’s manufacturing facility at 4000 E Scyene Rd, Mesquite, will lose their jobs. According to the notice, the employment will terminate on May 7, 2026.
The company was established in 1945 by Carlyle Weinberger as a sales organization. It was transformed into a vertically integrated furniture company following the merger of the Ashley Furniture Corporation and Arcadia Furniture in 1982.
Ashley Furniture Industries operates a global distribution network. The company distributes its products through independent furniture retailers and an international franchise of over 700 Ashley-branded stores.
Ashley Furniture operates an integrated supply chain spanning manufacturing, distribution, transportation, and retail. The company emphasizes operational efficiency and ongoing investment in its workforce.
Ashley Furniture Industries has also invested in technology and logistics infrastructure. The company has expanded its omnichannel retail strategy and direct-to-consumer delivery capacities through investments in automation, transportation, and e-commerce.
In addition to its business activities, the company focuses on community programs. Initiatives like “Hope to Dream”, launched in 2010, offer beds to children in need. The ‘Ashley for the Arts’ nonprofit raises funds for education initiatives, children’s programs, and healthcare-related charities.
In recent years, the company has continued expanding its product offerings and retail footprint.
