Location: Illinois, USA.
Department affected: Retail.
Based on news reporting.
Amazon Fresh has announced the closure of over a dozen stores in Illinois, leading to the layoff of 1,545 employees. This decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments in its retail strategy amid changing consumer behaviors and market conditions. The layoffs are part of a broader effort to streamline operations and focus on more profitable areas of the business. The closures are effective immediately, impacting various locations across the state. Amazon's move highlights the challenges faced in the grocery sector, particularly for its Fresh format, as it navigates competition and shifts in shopping patterns.
Amazon.com, Inc. cut 1,545 jobs affecting its Retail team as of October 1, 2023.
That is roughly 0.1% 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.
Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.
Amazon.com, Inc. cut 1,545 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.
Share your story anonymously — it helps others reading this feel less alone.
Share your story →Recent tracked events at this company.