CarMax Announces Second Round of Layoffs This Year
CarMax has conducted another round of layoffs, affecting approximately 145 corporate employees nationally, with about 60 of them based in the Richmond area. This marks at least the second such reduction this year for the Goochland-based company.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, September 21, 2026 —
CarMax, the automotive retailer headquartered in Goochland, Virginia, has implemented another series of layoffs, impacting roughly 145 corporate employees across the nation. Of those affected, approximately 60 individuals are based in the Richmond area.
This reduction in workforce marks the second instance of significant layoffs at the company this year. Specific details regarding the timing and departments affected by this latest round were not immediately available.
The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Goochland. The exact number of employees impacted nationally is stated as approximately 145, with a specific subset of about 60 employees located in the Richmond region.
Further information regarding the reasons for these workforce reductions, the total number of employees affected nationally, or the specific roles or departments impacted was not provided in the summary. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not mentioned. The fine amount, if any, was not provided. The permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, and any subsequent actions or resolutions following these layoffs are also not detailed in the available summary.
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