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NJ Acme Supermarket Staff Laid Off Ahead of Closure

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
50
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
50 OF 15,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New Jersey, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The Acme supermarket in New Jersey has laid off 50 employees as it prepares to close its doors. The layoffs occurred on October 1, 2023, as part of the store's closure process. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges faced by the supermarket chain, reflecting broader trends in the retail industry. The affected employees were notified prior to the closure, which has raised concerns about job security in the local community. Acme's management cited economic factors as a significant reason for the decision to shut down the location.

Acme cut 50 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.3% of the 15,000 people Acme employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 9 layoff events at Acme since October 2023, affecting a combined 531 employees.

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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Acme cut 50 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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