#closure

Heard some rumours

Several Arizona businesses have initiated substantial workforce reductions. The Phoenix Symphony is ending its season prematurely, leading to potential musician layoffs. Chronicle Heritage, an archaeology firm, is closing its Phoenix operations and laying off 108 employees. Pharmaceutical technology company AssistRx is also reducing its Tempe workforce by 107 individuals. Additionally, Grunt Style is closing its Chandler store, impacting nine employees.

Phoenix, Arizona

https://www.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article317871253.html

SoCal Berry Growers will close six farms in Ventura County in January. This closure will result in nearly 600 workers losing their jobs. The affected farms are involved in organic strawberry operations. The company has not provided a reason for the closures. Operations are scheduled to cease at the end of the year.

Ventura, California

https://www.vcstar.com/picture-gallery/money/business/2026/11/03/see-workers-harvest-berries-at-ventura-oxnard-farms-set-to-close/92578193007/

The video game industry has experienced a significant increase in job losses during 2026. As of October 20, over 10,977 jobs have been eliminated, surpassing the 9,197 recorded for all of 2025. This trend has also led to the closure of approximately 35 studios and layoffs at 161 others. Projections suggest that by the end of 2026, the total job losses could reach around 13,077. Despite these figures, the total is still expected to fall short of the record 15,631 job losses seen in 2024.

https://www.tweaktown.com/news/114442/games-industry-layoffs-hit-10977-in-2026-already-surpassing-all-of-2025-with-months-to-go/index.html

Hundreds of Texans received layoff notices in October, impacting various industries across the state. Herzog Enterprises saw the largest reduction with 109 employees losing their jobs due to a contract change with CapMetro. Grunt Style is closing two Texas locations, affecting 28 workers, while Prover Partner Care Management is cutting 79 jobs in Austin. A national child welfare nonprofit is also closing its Arlington branch, resulting in 18 job losses. Despite these layoffs, state officials report overall job growth in Texas.

Texas

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/mass-layoffs-texas-22485935.php

A prominent law firm is ceasing operations, leaving nearly 600 associates searching for new employment. This includes both new and experienced attorneys who previously sought partnership at the esteemed institution. The firm is utilizing an internal job board to help its legal professionals find other positions. While some associates are already being recruited by other top firms, the overall legal job market is experiencing a slowdown. This situation creates a challenging environment for many attorneys seeking to re-enter the workforce.

New York, NY

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/weil-collapse-floods-market-with-lawyers-looking-for-new-jobs

News 12+ Supplemental Channel Shutting Down Dec 27, 2026. Regular News 12 continues.

https://cordcuttersnews.com/another-cable-tv-network-is-shutting-down-4

https://patch.com/connecticut/brookfield/brookfield-auto-dealership-has-closed-its-doors

Three closures left this year:

• Veterans Day — Wednesday, Nov 11. All ~4,000 branches closed for 24 hours, and no transactions will be posted that day.
• Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, Nov 26.
• Christmas Day — Friday, Dec 25.

Then New Year's Day — Friday, Jan 1, 2027.

Two things people get wrong:

• Black Friday (Nov 27) is NOT a bank holiday — branches are open regular hours.
• Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve usually run modified hours, so don't leave cash runs to the afternoon.

Source: Wells Fargo holiday calendar / Federal Reserve schedule, 2026

1800 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
1701 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103

COUNTY: Philadelphia
# AFFECTED: 634
EFFECTIVE DATE: beginning 12/31/2026; ending 12/31/2027
CLOSURE OR LAYOFF: Layoff​

Sadly they knew the end was near when they handed the keys to LP with an out clause for December of this year.
After today and the significant loss along with dividends being halted. The doors will close. Maybe HP will swoop in to save the day, that would be ironic!

Following a prolonged closure due to critical elevator failures, the Pittsfield Holiday Inn & Suites has laid off twenty employees. The hotel has been non-operational since late September when its last elevator malfunctioned. The attached restaurant also ceased operations temporarily. It remains uncertain when the hotel will resume services as building issues persist.

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

https://www.iberkshires.com/story/84328/Pittsfield-Holiday-Inn-Closure-Continues-Layoffs-Reported.html

Teva Pharmaceuticals will close its Fairfield, New Jersey manufacturing facility by February 1, 2027. This closure will result in the layoff of 61 employees. The company cited the plant's underutilization and high operating costs as reasons for the decision. Declining demand and price erosion also contributed to the plant's economic challenges. Teva plans to reallocate resources to higher-priority investment opportunities.

Fairfield, New Jersey

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/teva-telegraphs-61-job-cuts-amid-plans-close-underutilized-new-jersey-plant

Wonder what additional plants are being reviewed for closure or selling off?

Ask Foods is shutting down its Palmyra, Pennsylvania facility. This closure will result in the layoff of 96 employees. The company cited a significant drop in customer demand as the primary reason for the decision. A key factor was the loss of the Wegman's salad business. The plant's final day of operation will be December 1st.

Palmyra, Pennsylvania

https://www.pennlive.com/business/2026/10/significant-decline-in-customer-demand-central-pa-plant-to-close.html

Fender has issued a WARN notice for its Corona, California factory, affecting 533 employees. The company states this is a temporary closure for holiday inventory, not layoffs. Employees are expected to return in the new year. This marks the first time Fender has used a WARN notice for such a temporary shutdown. The company emphasizes this is part of normal annual operations and aims for increased transparency.

Corona, California

https://guitar.com/news/industry-news/fender-says-warn-notice-ahead-of-corona-factory-closure-is-part-of-normal-operating-procedure/

Success Lending, LLC is ceasing operations and will lay off 121 employees in November. The company's owners made a mutual decision to wind down the joint venture. This action affects 21 Illinois workers and 100 out-of-state employees. eXp World Holdings, now AGNT, Inc., is exploring a new mortgage venture. The company is grateful for its partnership with Kind Lending.

Schaumburg, Illinois

https://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/articles/illinois-mortgage-business-shut-down-080306463.html

A Starbucks location within Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Terminal A will be closing its doors. This closure is expected to impact thirteen employees, including baristas, utility workers, and managers. The operator of this concession, HMSHost, filed a WARN notice detailing these impending layoffs. The affected employees will see their positions terminated between late December 2026 and mid-January 2027. This specific closure is a concession decision by the airport, not a broader Starbucks store shutdown.

Seattle, Washington

https://mynorthwest.com/money/starbucks-sea-layoffs/4289700

More than 100 employees at the Toledo Blade will lose their jobs by the end of the year. The newspaper's final publication date is set for December 31, 2026. A WARN letter filed on October 23rd details the permanent layoffs. Employees will have no bumping or reemployment rights following the closure. The Blade has been a community fixture for nearly 200 years.

Toledo, OH

https://www.13abc.com/2026/10/23/toledo-blade-slated-end-publication-end-year-more-than-100-employee-layoffs-expected/

Safeway will close its Richmond, California bakery manufacturing facility by year-end. This closure will result in the loss of 92 positions. The decision stems from parent company Albertsons' review of its business and cost structure. Albertsons is implementing a cost reduction strategy to address economic pressures. The plant has been operational since 1965.

Richmond, California

https://whatnow.com/san-francisco/local-news/a-long-running-bay-area-bakery-plant-is-set-to-close-92-layoffs-expected/

A snack company based in New Jersey is closing its plant in Conover. This closure will result in 92 employees losing their jobs. The company also plans to shut down a facility in Pennsylvania in December. The article does not provide further details on the reasons for these closures. The impact on the snack company's overall operations is not specified.

Conover, North Carolina

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2026/10/22/layoffs-our-home-snacks-conover-catawba-county.html

They are closing San Jose division early next year

Due fierce competition and also AI , Nutanix closing office in SAN JOSE probably by early next year

The food and beverage industry experienced a significant increase in layoffs during 2026. Nearly 30,000 jobs were eliminated by September, representing a 76% rise compared to the previous year. This surge is attributed to declining consumer spending and evolving eating habits. Major companies like Tyson Foods, Nestlé, Guinness, and PepsiCo have announced facility closures and workforce reductions. These actions are often cited as necessary steps to streamline operations and focus on growth areas.

https://www.fooddive.com/news/food-beverage-industry-layoffs-closures-increase/833710/

Nielsen lost the TV business in New Zealand, so the office will be closed with a year by end of the current contract. All non US TV markets are sentenced to die within the next year or two, unless they sell the business, if there is any buyer!

The General Jackson Showboat will close permanently on December 15th, ending over 40 years of service. This closure will impact 114 employees. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development was officially notified of the impending layoffs. A state rapid response team will assist the employer and affected workers. The Northern Middle Local Workforce Development Board will coordinate further support for those displaced.

Nashville, TN

https://www.wsmv.com/2026/10/21/state-filing-114-layoffs-expected-amid-general-jackson-showboat-closure/

Distributor Essendant has warned of possible business cessation as it plans to lay off at least 1,100 employees. The company is actively seeking new capital and exploring asset sales to prevent liquidation. These significant job cuts follow a recent strategic pivot away from office supplies towards JanSan, foodservice, and technology products. Recent WARN notices detail layoffs across multiple distribution centers and its corporate headquarters. The company's future remains uncertain as these efforts to secure funding and avoid closure are ongoing.

https://www.naw.org/mdm/news/essendant-warns-of-possible-shutdown-amid-hundreds-of-layoffs/

Sidekicks Pub at T-Mobile Market Hall will cease operations on December 20th. This closure will result in the layoff of 83 employees. The decision stems from the loss of a contract with T-Mobile. DSquared Hospitality Company, which operates the pub, filed a WARN notice detailing the affected positions. The future of DSquared's broader partnership with T-Mobile remains uncertain.

Bellevue, Washington

https://mynorthwest.com/local/sidekicks-pub-t-mobile/4288811

Cycling Sports Group Inc., known for its Cannondale brand, will close its Wilton office. This closure will result in 143 employees losing their jobs. The layoffs will affect various departments, including engineering, sales, and finance. The company, part of Netherlands-based Pon Holdings, has roots in Connecticut dating back over fifty years. The reason for the closure has not been disclosed.

Wilton, Connecticut

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/bicycle-company-to-close-ct-office-layoffs-to-affect-143-workers/

Apparently the company that runs Sidekicks Pub at the Bellevue office lost its contract with T-Mobile and announced a layoff, beginning 12/20.

I wonder if T-Mobile is closing Sidekicks permanently or just changing vendors...

https://fortress.wa.gov/esd/file/WARN/Public/DownloadFile.aspx?file=0432fc60-2bd5-4f50-bcf0-0139b4f76f16.pdf&download=1

Minnesota manufacturing giant 3M has announced the closure of its facility in Fairmont. This decision will result in the layoff of 62 employees. The layoffs are scheduled to commence in mid-December and conclude by the end of the month. The affected positions span various departments within the plant. The facility is slated for closure on December 31st.

Fairmont, Minnesota

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/3m-plans-to-close-fairmont-facility-lay-off-62-employees-later-this-year/

The Pella Corporation facility in Reidsville will be closing its doors. This closure will result in the termination of employment for 133 workers. Some affected employees will receive a minimum of eight weeks of severance pay. The company cited an excess of manufacturing capacity and anticipated stronger growth elsewhere. This plant opened in 2019 with significant state and county incentives.

Reidsville, North Carolina

https://www.bpr.org/2026-10-20/pella-reidsville-plant-closing-layoffs

Another facility gone Knoxville Tennessee.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/pepsi-plant-in-knoxville-to-close-employees-to-get-paid-notice-period-pepsico/ar-AA2fAfsk?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Has anyone heard about the Truist Leadership Institute closing? Kelly King won’t be happy to hear this…sorry to anyone here impacted, if this is true.

WARN
3M COMPANY
The State Rapid Response Team (SRRT) received a Federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, 29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq. ("WARN") email from 3M Company informing us of the facility closure, and permanent layoff of approximately 62 employees at the following location:

710 N. State St., Fairmont, MN 56031

The Crumbl cookie chain has closed at least 57 locations nationwide in 2026 due to financial challenges. Co-founders stepped down in May, and the company reported a significant decline in sales and traffic. Layoffs have affected employees and franchise support staff. While closures have occurred in states like Alabama, Florida, and Kentucky, no Michigan locations have been announced as affected.

Michigan

https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/10/19/michigan-closing-crumbl-stores-cuts-layoffs-sales/92326461007/

A broken water line in Pacific Beach has caused significant disruption to local businesses. Ramen Ryoma, a popular eatery, has been forced to close its doors due to related electrical issues. This closure has led to the layoff of all restaurant staff. Employees are facing uncertainty regarding reopening timelines. The City of San Diego is awaiting repairs on the property side before it can reconnect its service.

San Diego, California

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/working-for-you/water-line-break-force-pacific-beach-businesses-to-temporarily-close/509-f2adf8d7-4e19-4a7f-9eeb-8ad52e64c6dc

How about these stores in dying malls?
Why would belk want a store in a dying or dead mall, when all other retailers have closed?

I just stepped down from a store management position. Don’t believe anything you are told. It’s all lies. Every bit of it. Belk is struggling to stay relevant in this day and age. Does Belk look like it’s progressing? The only thing they have managed to do this year is close stores and lay off folks. Real talk.

California's wine sector is experiencing significant distress, with several prominent wineries announcing closures and filing for bankruptcy. Passage Wine, after nearly two decades, is ceasing operations due to a substantial drop in tasting room revenue. This downturn is not isolated, as Gundlach Bundschu, one of the state's oldest wineries, has filed for bankruptcy. Major players like Gallo and Constellation Brands have also implemented layoffs and facility closures. Experts cite declining exports and reduced consumption among younger demographics as key contributing factors to this industry-wide challenge.

Los Angeles

https://en.koreadaily.com/california-wine-industry-crisis/