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Macy's Announces Layoffs Amid Store Closures

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
500 OF 100,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New York, NY, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc. has announced layoffs affecting approximately 500 employees as part of a restructuring plan following recent store closures. The layoffs are part of the company's efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The affected employees are primarily from various departments across the company’s locations. This decision comes as Macy's continues to face challenges in the retail sector, prompting a reevaluation of its workforce and operational strategies. The layoffs are effective as of October 1, 2023, and are aimed at improving overall efficiency and profitability.

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc. cut 500 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.5% of the 100,000 people Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 14 layoff events at Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,872 employees.

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Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.M
Consumer Discretionary · 100,000 employees
14
EVENTS TRACKED
2,233
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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