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Baker & Taylor Ceases Operations Following Failed Acquisition

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 14, 2025

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.

LayoffTalk has tracked 13 layoff events at Baker & Taylor since October 2023, including 674 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 10 additional events known from news reporting.

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Baker & Taylor
Consumer Discretionary · 2,600 employees
13
EVENTS TRACKED
674
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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