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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Apr 27, 2026

Amazon to Lay Off 841 Employees in NJ as Fresh and Go Stores Close

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
841
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: New Jersey, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Amazon is set to lay off 841 employees in New Jersey as it prepares to close its Fresh and Go stores. This decision comes as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and reduce costs amid changing market conditions. The layoffs are expected to take effect on October 1, 2023, impacting a significant number of workers in the region. The closures reflect Amazon's ongoing adjustments in response to consumer demand and operational efficiency. This move highlights the challenges faced by the company in maintaining profitability in a competitive retail environment.

NJ cut 841 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 35 layoff events at NJ since January 2022, affecting a combined 8,538 employees.

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EVENTS TRACKED
10K
AFFECTED SINCE 2022
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CREATED APR 27, 2026LAST UPDATED APR 27, 2026