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Baker & Taylor Closes Commerce Facility, Laying Off 289 Workers

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
289
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: Commerce, Georgia.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Baker & Taylor, a book distributor, is closing its facility in Commerce, Georgia, resulting in the layoff of 289 employees. This decision comes as part of the company's restructuring efforts to adapt to changing market conditions. The closure is set to take effect immediately, impacting the local workforce significantly. The company has not specified the reasons behind the closure but indicated that it is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations. This move highlights the challenges faced by distributors in the current economic climate.

Baker & Taylor cut 289 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 289 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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14
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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