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Macy's to Close Cheshire Distribution Centers, Cutting Nearly 1,000 Jobs

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.0%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 15, 2023
1,000 OF 100,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Cheshire, Connecticut.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc. is set to close its distribution centers in Cheshire, Connecticut, resulting in the loss of nearly 1,000 jobs. This decision comes as part of the company's restructuring efforts to streamline operations. The layoffs are expected to impact a significant portion of the workforce at these facilities, which have been crucial for the company's logistics. The closure reflects ongoing challenges in the retail sector and Macy's strategic shift to adapt to changing market conditions. The layoffs are part of a broader trend affecting the retail industry as companies adjust to evolving consumer behaviors.

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc. cut 1,000 jobs as of October 15, 2023.

That is roughly 1% 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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