#closure

Beaverton School District is initiating a two-year review process that may lead to school closures and boundary changes. The district has experienced a significant drop in student enrollment, losing nearly 5,200 students since 2019. Projections indicate this decline will continue, creating a substantial budget deficit. Superintendent Tony Smith emphasized that no specific schools are predetermined for closure but decisions are necessary to align resources with the student population. The district plans a transparent process involving community feedback before any final votes.

Beaverton, Oregon

https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2026/10/another-portland-area-school-district-is-mulling-school-closures-to-address-enrollment-challenges.html

Does anyone have any info on layoffs or potential closings?

i just heard through the grapevine, like 100 employees may be affected

Washington State has reached a settlement with CoinMe, a Seattle-based cryptocurrency firm. The agreement mandates CoinMe to shut down all its cryptocurrency kiosks across the state by the end of the year. This action follows an examination that identified non-compliance with net worth requirements, poor accounting, and a deficient BSA/AML program. CoinMe will also pay $2.5 million in penalties and undergo an independent compliance review. Coinstar machines will remain operational.

Seattle, Washington

https://newstalk870.am/well-known-crypto-kiosks-going-away-in-washington-state/

Popular ramen chain Ramen Nagomi will be closing two of its New Jersey locations this October. The Freehold and Quakerbridge Mall branches will cease operations on October 15, 2026. The company expressed gratitude to its customers for their support. Two other Ramen Nagomi restaurants in New Brunswick will remain open.

New Jersey

https://nj1015.com/ramen-nagomi-closes-two-locations/

Does anyone know the tell-tale sign your store is closing even before it is formally announced?

The cookie company has closed 57 stores this year due to a significant drop in sales. August sales were down 70% compared to two years prior. The company also conducted layoffs at its headquarters. Leadership changes occurred earlier this year with the co-founders departing their roles. Approximately 1,000 Crumbl locations are still in operation.

Lindon, Utah

https://qz.com/crumbl-cookie-closures-sales-decline-layoffs-101226

If a store closes do associates, key holders, and leads get severance pay? What is the amount of pay determination? Based on length of service?

Dakkota Integrated Systems LLC will close its Lansing facility on December 31st. This closure will result in 67 job losses. The affected positions include operators, material handlers, and team leads. Other roles such as manufacturing engineers and supervisory employees will also be impacted. This is part of a larger trend of job cuts in Michigan.

Lansing, MI

https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/09/lansing-area-site-michigan-automotive-supplier-set-close-affecting-67-jobs/

Carry-On Trailer will close its Montross plant on November 29th. This closure will result in the layoff of 179 employees. The parent company, American Trailer World, cited current market conditions as the reason for the decision. Production will be moved to facilities in Georgia and Texas. Some employees may have the opportunity to transfer to other locations.

Montross, Virginia

https://virginiabusiness.com/carry-on-trailer-close-westmoreland-plant-179-layoffs/

Two Massachusetts-based biotechnology companies, Adecto Pharmaceuticals and Aviceda Therapeutics, have announced they are ceasing operations. Adecto Pharmaceuticals has officially closed its doors after struggling with fundraising in a risk-averse market. Aviceda Therapeutics is in the process of winding down its operations due to disappointing clinical trial results. Adecto's CEO expressed hope that the company's research could still be advanced. Both companies were developing novel therapeutic treatments.

Boston, Massachusetts

https://www.biospace.com/job-trends/2-massachusetts-biotechs-call-it-quits

The historic Neiman Marcus flagship store in Downtown Dallas has closed its doors after over a century of operation. While the original location is gone, key elements of its legacy will be preserved. These include the Zodiac Room, the Bridal Salon, and historic art, which will be integrated into the NorthPark Center store. The beloved downtown Santa will also return for holiday events at the NorthPark location. This transition signifies a shift in focus for the luxury retailer, honoring its past while looking to the future.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.chron.com/texas/article/neiman-marcus-dallas-flagship-22464505.php

True Food Kitchen is laying off 89 employees in Hackensack. This follows the restaurant chain's recent bankruptcy filing. The company closed its Hackensack and Edison locations on October 4th. These layoffs are scheduled for January 3, 2027. The remaining 34 restaurants are still operating.

Hackensack, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/10/chain-to-lay-off-89-nj-workers-after-closing-both-restaurants-in-state.html

Grunt Style is closing some of its retail locations. The company has filed WARN notices indicating widespread job reductions. Employees in Arizona are among those affected by these layoffs. The San Antonio-based company's actions signal significant operational changes. Further details on the extent of the closures and layoffs are not yet available.

Phoenix, Arizona

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2026/10/08/local-clothing-retail-lays-off-staff-grunt-style.html

——-Belk 296 Waco to close by January’27

Panther Creek Mining has announced the closure of its Samples Complex in Kanawha County. This closure will impact a surface mine, preparation plant, and loadout facility. The company expects the layoffs to begin in early December. A worker adjustment retraining notification was issued on Wednesday. This action will result in significant job losses for the region.

Eskdale, West Virginia

https://wchstv.com/news/local/panther-creek-mining-announces-plant-closure-and-layoffs-for-early-december

Two Los Angeles-based companies that deliver packages for Amazon have announced permanent closures. DLVR, a Culver City firm, will lay off 60 workers by December 4th. Capstone Delivery Inc. in South Gate will close on November 21st, impacting 106 employees. These closures follow similar actions by other Amazon delivery contractors in California. The article also notes other unrelated layoffs in the Los Angeles area.

Los Angeles, California

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-02/layoffs-permanent-closures-hit-la-county-employers

Chip City, a popular gourmet cookie chain, has abruptly ceased all operations. The company announced its closure on their website, citing significant macroeconomic challenges. This decision comes as a surprise to many customers and employees. The chain had been known for its wide variety of rotating cookie flavors.

https://nj1015.com/chip-city-cookie-chain-closes/

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/10/06/cardinal-glass-statesboro-layoffs.html

A new Wisconsin law restricting vape product sales has led to significant financial hardship for local businesses. Retailers can now only sell products approved by the state or with pending applications, effectively banning many flavored options. This has caused steep sales declines as consumers seek products online or in neighboring states. One business owner has closed multiple locations and laid off a large portion of his staff due to the new regulations. Proponents of the law argue it will improve public health, while businesses claim it is ineffective and harmful to their operations.

Wisconsin

https://badgerherald.com/news/wisconsin/2026/10/06/one-year-in-wisconsin-vape-law-forces-shop-closures-layoffs/

Maynard Steel Casting Company and Maynard Alloy Casting Company LLC are laying off 77 workers at their Milwaukee facility. This closure is due to unforeseeable business circumstances and the inability to sell company assets. The affected employees will lose their jobs on December 4th, just before the holidays. Their health care benefits will also cease on that date. The company is not providing any alternative employment for those impacted.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/milwaukee-steel-plant-layoffs/

Death by a thousand cuts…..

The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe will close its doors to the public in November. Nearly 200 workers will lose their jobs as operations cease by year's end. Parent company Diageo North America Inc. cited a review of operations and long-term business priorities for the decision. The company plans to establish a community fund to support the region's economic opportunity. This closure follows increasing operating costs and shifting consumer demand.

Baltimore County, MD

https://patch.com/maryland/catonsville/guinness-halethorpe-location-close-november-report

https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2026/10/05/intermountain-health-uchealth-trinsic-layoffs.html

Maverick Washington LLC is closing eight of its casinos, including The Great American Casino in South Everett. This decision will result in 133 local employees losing their jobs. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2025 after a failed expansion into sports betting. Legal challenges and market shifts significantly impacted its revenue. The closures are scheduled for November 30, with a possibility of a change in ownership delaying the process.

Everett, Washington

https://www.everettpost.com/local-news/everett-casino-among-8-bound-for-bankruptcy-closure-and-133-local-layoffs/

Nature's Bakery has advanced the layoff date for 215 employees at its Hazelwood manufacturing facility. This move is part of the company's plan to permanently close the plant. The first phase of layoffs, impacting 130 workers, was completed in September. The remaining 215 employees will now be laid off on January 1, 2027. The plant itself is still scheduled to cease operations in September 2027.

Hazelwood, Mo.

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/natures-bakery-moves-up-layoff-date-amid-hazelwood-plant-closure/

Not only layoffs, they are closing offices too.

Four companies announced significant workforce reductions across Michigan in September. SK Siltron CSS is closing its Bay County facility, impacting 140 employees due to shifts in the electric vehicle market. Kroger will close a Flint Township store, affecting 68 workers as part of a larger store shutdown plan. Fifth Third Bank is laying off 234 employees at its Auburn Hills location, with no reason provided. Compass Group's subsidiary Morrison Healthcare will cut 168 jobs at five McLaren Health Care sites due to a lost contract.

https://www.mlive.com/news/2026/10/4-companies-planned-over-600-michigan-layoffs-in-september.html

The Minnesota-based lettuce grower Revol Greens has postponed its planned October 4th closure. This delay is due to ongoing negotiations for a potential deal that could keep the company operational. Nearly 100 employees were initially slated for layoffs. The company hopes to finalize this transaction to save jobs. If the deal fails, layoffs are expected between October 15th and October 29th, 2026.

Owatonna, Minnesota

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/10/02/revol-greens-may-remain-open-as-minnesota-lettuce-grower-postpones-closure

Packaging Corporation of America has announced the permanent closure of its Middletown industrial facility. This decision will result in the layoff of 91 employees by the end of the year. The company cited consolidation of work into larger, more efficient operations as the reason for the shutdown. Most employees will see their work duties end on December 1st. A few individuals may be retained beyond this date as the plant becomes vacant.

Middletown, Ohio

https://www.wdtn.com/news/business/layoffs-ahead-as-middletown-packing-plant-to-close/amp/

Several youth behavioral health organizations are shutting down programs and laying off staff. Comprehensive Life Resources, Newport Healthcare, and Clarvida are collectively impacting four locations and 227 employees. Comprehensive Life Resources' Pearl Youth Residence in Tacoma, Washington, will cease operations on November 21st. Clarvida is closing two Project RENEW sites in Anaheim and Santa Ana, California, on November 1st. Newport Healthcare terminated staff at its St. Cloud, Minnesota, facility on October 1st, though the location remains open.

https://bhbusiness.com/2026/10/02/layoffs-closures-planned-at-newport-healthcare-clarvida-comprehensive-life-resources/

Six Ohio businesses have issued WARN notices for September 2026. These notices indicate planned layoffs and closures affecting over 450 workers across the state. PJ Trailer will lay off 116 employees, while Ardor Delivery Services plans to cut 179 jobs. Marc Glassman, Inc. will close its Parma store, impacting 55 workers. Other companies like Perstorp Polyols and Powers and Sons, LLC also announced job reductions.

https://www.dispatch.com/story/marketplace/jobs/2026/10/03/ohio-warn-notices-layoffs-closures-september-2026-450-jobs/92039166007/

Maple Leaf Foods is consolidating its U.S. plant-based protein production into a single facility. This decision will lead to the closure of its Turners Falls, Massachusetts factory. The company plans a phased shutdown over the next 12 to 18 months. This move is part of a larger initiative to improve manufacturing efficiencies. Affected employees will receive support and potential opportunities at other company locations.

Montague, Massachusetts

https://recorder.com/2026/09/29/maple-leaf-foods-turners-falls-closure/

DSV Contract Logistics is set to close its St. Louis warehouse facility. This closure will result in the permanent layoff of 84 employees. The affected workers hold positions such as forklift drivers, operations managers, supervisors, and warehouse specialists. While some employees may have opportunities with a successor provider at the location, this is not guaranteed. The company is preparing to terminate operations at the Grand Avenue site.

St. Louis, Missouri

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/st-louis-logistics-facility-to-terminate-operations-lay-off-84-workers/amp/

Maverick Washington LLC will close eight of its casinos across the state on November 30th. This action will result in the loss of approximately 850 jobs. The company is currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings, which may lead to a change in ownership or operation of these sites. If a new owner takes over, the closures could be averted or postponed. This latest announcement follows earlier closures of other Maverick Gaming locations.

Washington

https://mynorthwest.com/money/8-washington-casinos-to-close/4281776

#270 closing in early 2027.

Not sure how it hasn't made it here yet but the entire Iceland office has been closed other than a select group of "transition" people.

The original forefathers of ANF just wiped out without even an acknowledgement from corporate.

Sad times indeed.

Starbucks announced plans to close approximately 250 North American stores on September 24, 2026. The company cited challenges in meeting customer-experience goals and achieving acceptable financial performance. Canadian locations are among those affected by these closures. Affected employees may be offered transfers to other stores or receive severance support. The exact number of Canadian employees impacted has not been publicly confirmed.

Canada

https://stlawyers.ca/blog-news/starbucks-store-closures-september-2026/

Ardor Delivery Services LLC will close its Cincinnati facility, impacting 179 employees. The company, headquartered in Centerville, filed a WARN notice with the state. Layoffs are scheduled to commence in mid-November, with the facility's closure by November 26. The closure is permanent, though the specific reasons were not disclosed. All affected workers have been informed of their final employment dates.

Centerville, Ohio

https://www.cleveland.com/business/2026/09/delivery-company-closing-southwest-ohio-facility-laying-off-179-workers.html