NBC Manteca Merchants, Inc.

The Manteca distribution center serving T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, operated under the entity NBC Manteca Merchants Inc., will close, resulting in the layoff of 68 employees. A federal notice filed stated the layoffs are to take effect July 17 at the 912 Spreckels Ave. site; the notice did not provide a reason. The center is part of the Spreckels Business Park and has operated under NBC Manteca Merchants Inc. while the TJX Cos. parent company maintains other distribution openings elsewhere. Federal WARN-like notice procedures required filing with the California Employment Development Department. The closure affects the distribution/warehouse operations supporting the two discount chains in the region.