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Baker & Taylor Shuts Down, 318 Employees Laid Off in Illinois

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
318
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: Illinois, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Baker & Taylor, a publisher based in Illinois, has announced its shutdown, resulting in the layoff of 318 employees. This decision marks a significant reduction in the company's workforce as it ceases operations. The layoffs have already taken place, impacting a substantial number of workers in the region. The closure reflects broader challenges faced by the company in the publishing industry. The exact reasons for the shutdown were not detailed, but it highlights the ongoing struggles within the sector.

Baker & Taylor cut 318 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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Baker & Taylor
Consumer Discretionary
14
EVENTS TRACKED
3,306
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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