Shopko: Retailer to lay off 578 workers at 11 stores in Wisconsin

ASHWAUBENON - Almost 600 people in 11 Wisconsin communities will lose their jobs when their Shopko stores close in May. 

The company filed layoff notices with the state`s Department of Workforce Development on Wednesday regarding 11 of the 42 stores the company intends to close in Wisconsin. The store closures are part of the Ashwaubenon-based retailer`s effort to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a viable business. 

The number of employees impacted at Wisconsin stores include:   ...more

Ken Notes: I was always a fan of Shopko, for a brief time they had a brilliant electronics buyer and some interesting home furnishings. Alas it seems you have to find the perfect niche to survive in this Walmart dominated field. Watch for Michigan`s Meijer (Better grocery options) to do well, and Wisconsin`s Kohls (better clothing quality) should survive. Target seem to be looking for the perfect mix as well.