#closing

the columbus office closed yet

• Retailer 'FashionForward' Closes 20 Stores, 800 Employees Laid Off*
  Retail Dive
  December 3, 2025 12:45 PM PT

  FashionForward, a national apparel retailer, has revealed plans to close 20 underperforming stores across the country, resulting in 800 layoffs. The closures are part of a broader strategy to streamline its physical footprint and invest more heavily in its e-commerce operations. The company acknowledged the difficult impact on its employees and local communities. Severance packages and opportunities for relocation to other stores or online roles will be offered where possible. This move underscores the ongoing challenges faced by brick-and-mortar retail in a digital-first economy.

https://www.retaildive.com/news/fashionforward-store-closures-layoffs-2025-12-03/
Dallas, TX

Mutual of America Life Insurance Co. has sold its Boca Raton office campus for a combined $23.75 million, paving the way for a major redevelopment.

The 11.7-acre property at 1150 NW Broken Sound Parkway was purchased in two transactions—$16.875 million by Broken Sound Boca LLC and $6.875 million by MBAL Commercial Owner LLC. The buyers are a partnership that includes Ram Real Estate, Butters Construction & Development, and Altman, part of BBX Capital Corp.

Under the redevelopment plan, Ram Realty will oversee the multifamily component, while Butters will take the lead on the industrial portion. The campus currently features a 76,761-square-foot office building occupied by Mutual of America, which has until July 2026 to relocate before the structure is demolished.

Approvals are already in place for a 287-unit apartment community with a seven-story parking garage offering 481 spaces. The residential plan includes 29 affordable units and 15 workforce units. The industrial section is slated for 63,624 square feet of small-bay warehouse and office space across two two-story buildings, along with 136 parking spaces (1)

The sales proceeds will help cover severance packages for the upcoming layoffs and restructuring, and help the company turn its first profit in 8 yrs.

(1) from CRE South Florida**

WSB-TV
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:55:53 GMT
Atlanta-based Newell Brands has announced a significant workforce reduction, planning to lay off 900 employees. The company will also be closing 20 of its Yankee Candle retail stores. These actions are part of a broader restructuring effort impacting its operational footprint. The consumer goods company, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is making these changes to streamline its operations. This decision will affect a substantial number of employees and alter the retail presence of a well-known brand.

City: Atlanta
State: Georgia

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/atlanta-based-newell-brands-layoff-10-staff-will-close-20-yankee-candle-stores/DNUZCUT6QVANNG2PVA4WEFWWNU/

So how come some stores that performed well on the leaderboard were closed? Because they didn't do enough volume? Well everyone in retail knows that they higher ups scold you for volume. They only want "quality" Some stores dug their own grave by gaming the system on leaderboard to be higher on the ranker.

IMO it's always been one of the worst parts about this job and part of the reason that they company loses out on so much. They would rather you walk a sale that retains a customer but whom isn't buying insurance, an add a line and 3 perks on premium.

Any stores close in the Illinois or Wisconsin area.

I’m almost positive that my Macys is safe from closure because we are always busy. However, I was wondering if anyone had any guesses as to which Macys will close in 2026.

Or even if your store is in the closing, you may be losing headcount. Cutting bottom 5% little or specialists? True?

Looks like IBM Research site in Brazil is closing, although still listed on the official IBM site, for now: https://research.ibm.com/labs/brazil

https://www.reddit.com/r/IBM/comments/1p0o6wi/ibm_research_brazil_shut_down/

Anyone think whole offices are going to be shut down completely? If so, which ones?

Well any word on who is next on the chopping block. Im sure more is coming getting close to the holidays

Thoughts on this shocking move? If saving money is the long game, then make the move now! Sell the assets. Cancel the contracts. Exit these high tax states. Don’t offer relocation. Eliminate 50% of corporate staff at HQ. If you don’t face a customer or directly interact with those that do, then time to let go. Get rid of the Pelaton marketing crew and turn out the revenue.

This is not a rumor. Just throwing this out there.

I know the closings and cuts have just started. Is there any way to know what could be next?

Does anyone know when these cowards are going to get around to telling the folks in Pennington that the building is closing and that they will need to report to a different location if they want to keep their job?

Heard that San leandro location will close and teams will move to concord.
Is this only for few teams or entire san leandro office is going to be closed and all teams will be moving to concord location ?

I've been hearing rumors about more locations closing before the end of the year, can anybody confirm if this is true or not? If it's true, is there any way to know which ones are closing? I really can't be without a job right now so I need to start looking right away if we're part of this.

Will it be closed?

Why would they close the cafe at 2, like so many employees don't work after 2pm.

https://www.reddit.com/r/starbucksbaristas/comments/1nps3te/just_heard_from_my_dm_that_starbucks_is_planning/?share_id=ameiG-smncplE_xB8rNs3&utm_content=2&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1

When are they announcing the next round of closures? Any updates? Any signs for stores to be looking out for that would mean they are on the list? When do you think the next announcement will be?

Planta, which opened in 2016 and focuses on 100% plant-based dining, will shrink from 18 total locations to eight after a judge signed off on its bankruptcy plan. The company filed for bankruptcy in May and was reported to be facing between $10 million and $50 million in liabilities with almost no assets at the time.

https://country.iheart.com/content/2025-09-15-popular-restaurant-chain-closes-majority-of-locations-after-bankruptcy/

Altice just announced closing 3 stores in Brooklyn and selling 17 and transitioning the employees impacted to the new company. New company is Red Lion Mobility which is a shell company that stated 3 months ago even though Altice says in email they are a long standing partner. Their website redlionmobile.com is under construction.

Rumors today that Sycamore will be shuttering Essendant's Office Products business? Any truth to the story? Announcement was supposed to be today but it was delayed per the report.

Any truth to the warnings about missing monthly minimum number of autos in a rolling 12 months? Agency is having difficulty with the new ASC product and pricing.

Anybody know what Manufacturing Facility they are closing? We heard Scotland.

When is the acquisition set in stone and anyone have word on what might happen? seen some posts here that say some things curious