Location: Southern California.
Department affected: Amazon Fresh.
Based on news reporting.
Amazon is set to close 19 Amazon Fresh stores in Southern California, impacting approximately 3,340 workers. This decision reflects a strategic shift in the company's grocery operations as it reassesses its physical store presence. The closures are part of a broader trend in the retail sector, where companies are adapting to changing consumer behaviors and economic conditions. The affected employees will face job losses as the company streamlines its operations in the region.
Amazon.com, Inc. cut 3,340 jobs affecting its Amazon Fresh team as of January 29, 2026.
That is roughly 0.2% of the 1,551,000 people Amazon.com, Inc. employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 209 layoff events at Amazon.com, Inc. since January 2023, affecting a combined 183,684 employees.
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