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Baker & Taylor Ceases Operations Following Failed Acquisition

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Baker & Taylor has ceased operations following the collapse of its acquisition by ReaderLink, resulting in the layoff of approximately 200 employees. The company, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, was a major distributor of books and digital content to libraries and retailers. The failure of the acquisition has left the future of the company uncertain, leading to immediate job losses. This closure marks a significant shift in the landscape of book distribution, impacting both employees and the communities they served.

Baker & Taylor cut 200 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 14 layoff events at Baker & Taylor since October 2023, affecting a combined 2,006 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Baker & Taylor cut 200 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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Consumer Discretionary
14
EVENTS TRACKED
3,306
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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