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Macy’s Announces Layoffs Amid Turnaround Plan

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
300 OF 100,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New York, NY, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc. has recently laid off approximately 300 employees as part of its ongoing turnaround plan. The layoffs occurred in October 2023 and are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and improve financial performance. Despite these job cuts, the company reports that its turnaround efforts are yielding positive results, indicating a focus on enhancing efficiency and adapting to changing market conditions. The layoffs reflect the challenges faced by the retail sector, but Macy's is committed to stabilizing its business and ensuring long-term sustainability.

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc. cut 300 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.3% 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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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc. cut 300 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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14
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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