#closure

GXO Logistics will close its Memphis distribution center. This action will result in 185 employee layoffs. A WARN letter confirmed the facility's closure. The shutdown is expected between April 3 and May 31. The company submitted the notice to Tennessee labor officials.

https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/international-logistics-company-announces-closure-of-memphis-distribution-center/522-a41705df-97de-404c-9aca-6747897f82fb

UPS has disclosed in a court filing almost two dozen facilities marked for closure.

https://www.fastcompany.com/91494908/ups-closing-package-facilities-2026-full-list-doomed-locations-states

Gallo, the largest U.S. wine company, is closing a production facility. The company will also lay off 93 workers at four other California locations. The Ranch Winery in St. Helena will permanently close, affecting 56 employees. Layoffs will occur at Louis M. Martini, Orin Swift, J Vineyards, and Frei Ranch. These changes reflect market dynamics and evolving consumer demand in the wine industry.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/gallo-ranch-winery-layoffs-21360776.php

Amazon eliminated 1,545 positions in Illinois this January. These layoffs resulted from the closure of multiple Amazon Fresh and Go stores. These job cuts represented the majority of over 2,000 total state layoffs. The affected areas were primarily Chicago's suburban counties. Illinois law mandates employer notification for such significant layoffs.

https://www.illinoispolicy.org/amazon-fresh-cuts-1545-illinois-jobs-in-january/

Main Street Sports Group announced the closure of its Minneapolis operations. This action will result in approximately 20 employee layoffs. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect starting April 14. FanDuel Sports Network North broadcasts Timberwolves, Lynx, and Wild games. The CEO stated that NBA and NHL broadcasts will continue as planned.

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/owner-of-fanduel-sports-network-announces-layoffs-in-minnesota/

It's going to be he-l waiting and guessing if my location is closing. I like my job. I've been here for seven years. I hate even the thought of having to look for something else. We might not be the most high volume store, but we're doing well enough. Should I be worried?

1400 Smith Lobby Closed the rest of the week. They want everyone coming into 1400 to use 1500 street entrances. "They" really should give the option to WFH this week
for the days those working in 1400 don't have any F2F meetings. It makes it su-k less for all involved, both those with and without F2F meetings.

Worth Avenue in Palm Beach is one of the most exclusive, high income areas on planet earth. If saks and Neiman’s closed both stores on worth Avenue, every other Saks and Neiman’s store in the country is in danger of closing. And saying that there is another Saks in palm beach gardens or Boca raton is not a valid argument, worth Avenue is the rodeo drive if the east coast.

Wendy’s plans to close several hundred U.S. restaurants as it focuses on new menu items as well as "more spend towards digital, social and streaming platforms," the company said during an earnings call Friday following a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter.

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/wendys-to-close-hundreds-of-us-restaurants-in-2026/3894238/

Charles River Laboratories is closing its cell therapy site in Hanover, Maryland, a company spokesperson confirmed to Endpoints News on Feb. 5. The shutdown will impact 20 employees, according to a state WARN notice.

https://www.biospace.com/biospace-layoff-tracker

What are the chances my store will remain open after the coming closures?

Last April was the first major closing of the year, what about this year?

Neiman Marcus will close its Copley Place location. The closure is scheduled for April. This action affects 73 workers. The store leaves 100,000 square feet vacant. Simon Property Group plans redevelopment through 2028.

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/02/13/copley-neiman-marcus-layoffs-closure-disclosed.html

American Eagle Outfitters acquired Quiet Logistics in 2021. Quiet Logistics operated as a fulfillment service. American Eagle is now closing the Quiet Logistics Devens site. This closure will result in 103 layoffs. The parent company is undergoing a wider business dismantling.

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/02/13/american-eagle-subsidiary-to-close-devens.html

Greenbrier Minerals will idle seven mine sites. Over 500 jobs will be lost. These layoffs are in southern West Virginia. Logan County mine sites are specifically affected.

https://wvmetronews.com/2026/02/13/seven-mining-operations-in-southern-west-virginia-to-close-530-to-be-laid-off/

CyraCom has closed its Las Cruces call center after a corporate acquisition, cutting 85 jobs and triggering WARN notifications to affected employees.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/companies-albuquerque-las-cruces-cut-190500031.html

Today! Baker has decided to close down the Huntington Beach CWI R&S/Fishing shop.
All shop hands and welder have been laid off and or have an option to relocate up North to Shafter Super center. Admin and field supervisors will work remote. One of the most experience, profitable, hard working and well dedicated team will be no more. A big mistake that will hurt Baker in the long run.

BART on Thursday presented proposals that the agency could consider if it can't secure additional funding to make up for its deficit.

The drastic measures discussed during the board meeting include closing stations, reducing train service and conducting layoffs.

https://abc7news.com/post/bart-considers-layoffs-station-closures-reduced-services-balance-budget/18592881/

Two companies are preparing to close their facilities, which will lead to significant job losses. Over 200 workers are slated to be laid off as a result of these closures. The headline does not specify the names of the two companies involved in these actions. All affected facilities and subsequent layoffs will occur within the state of Kentucky. This event signifies a notable reduction in employment within the state.

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/money/companies/2026/02/11/kentucky-business-warn-notices-t-mobile-job-losses/88604479007/

Court TV has implemented layoffs as part of a significant operational change. The company is planning to shut down its entire television network. This decision will lead to job losses for employees across the organization. The closure of the Court TV network is scheduled to take place in March. The specific city and state where these layoffs are occurring were not mentioned in the headline.

https://thedesk.net/2026/02/court-tv-layoffs-shutting-down/

Eddie Bauer is closing its Seattle headquarters. The outdoor apparel brand will lay off 60 employees. Its 50,000-square-foot Sodo headquarters is in Seattle. The company leased this space in 2022. This move affects the Seattle-based company's operations.

https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2026/02/09/eddie-bauer-layoffs-headquarters-closure.html

Circle Furniture, a 70-year-old retailer, closed all its locations in December 2025. The company filed for Chapter 7 liquidation on January 30, 2026. Court documents reveal $13.7 million in liabilities and $2.2 million in assets. Customer deposits for orders are now unsecured claims in the process. Management stated regret for hardship caused to customers and creditors.

https://www.thestreet.com/retail/70-year-old-circle-furniture-chain-shuts-down-files-chapter-7

Smithfield announced layoffs for 190 workers in Springfield. The company will permanently close its local dry sausage facility. Layoffs are scheduled to start on April 10, 2026. The plant's production will cease by August 21, 2026. Smithfield attributes the closure to changed business requirements.

https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/02/09/nearly-200-people-be-laid-off-longtime-springfield-business/

What’s going to happen to the Imperial Staff at Norman Wells after its closure later this year ?

I assume they were accounted for in the Sept decision a slated for a severance ???

I heard the money was good up there, su-ks for all affected.

An Amazon delivery partner has announced plans to close its two facilities in Hampton Roads on April 1. City officials in Norfolk and Virginia Beach were informed through a formal letter outlining the upcoming shutdown.

https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/norfolk/bear-express-to-close-doors-amazon-delivery-partner-to-lay-off-all-employees

The U.S. Corporate Services unit of Philip Morris International is set to close its Richmond office in April, affecting 135 workers. Layoffs are scheduled to start April 17, per a WARN filing.

https://www.cspdailynews.com/tobacco/pmi-close-richmond-office-cut-135-positions-site

990s show were in over our head and a certain assistant said we’re in talks to “merge” which is actually a dissolution due to acquisition of assets. 4 colleges refused to “merge” so one big closer to Philadelphia allegedly is buying our land and assets.

Again.

GXO Logistics, Inc. is closing its Romeoville, Illinois plant. Thirty-two workers will be impacted by the closure. Their layoffs are set for April 4. GXO Logistics reported the closure on January 21 under the WARN Act. A company spokesperson cited changing business needs for the plant closure.

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2026/02/02/illinois-employer-to-shutter-plant-and-lay-off-workers/88430126007/

A large tire manufacturer is ceasing operations. The company's facility in Barnesville will close. Its manufacturing activities are coming to an end. This closure affects a significant tire producer. The Barnesville site will no longer be operational.

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/02/02/continental-tire-closes-barnesville-plant.html

Building Materials Manufacturing LLC plans to close its Minneapolis facility. This action will result in approximately 120 employee layoffs. The facility manufactures roofing materials for its parent company, GAF. The permanent shutdown is scheduled to occur by April 4. Hourly union employees have bumping rights at GAF's Maple Grove warehouse.

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-business/minneapolis-roofing-facility-to-close-120-layoffs-expected

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Three major companies are closing facilities and offices in Massachusetts. Panera, Zipcar, and Thermo Fisher Scientific will lay off approximately 250 workers. Panera is closing its Franklin bakery due to a new operating model. Zipcar is consolidating corporate operations to New Jersey, closing its Boston office. Thermo Fisher Scientific will close its Franklin facility between 2026 and 2027.

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/panera-zipcar-thermo-fisher-massachusetts-closing-layoffs/

What day does the Michigan Landmark market close? Have you guys received notice yet?

Miller's Ale House is closing one of its restaurants. This specific location is in Northeast Philadelphia. The chain will continue to operate in the broader region. Nine other Miller's Ale House locations remain open. One of these remaining restaurants is in South Philadelphia.

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2026/01/30/millers-ale-house-northeast-philadelphia-closing.html

I suspect there will be mass retail store closures/indirect takeovers over the next two years. If you listen to the Q4 earnings call 10 min 20 seconds in when Dan is speaking he word for word says “we expect to realize 1 billion in run rate operating cost synergies by 2028-double our initial estimate. These savings will be derived from network integration, THIRD PARTY CONTRACT EFFICIENCIES, and go to market savings across marketing and advertising.” If you work at small retail store that is not considered an “A” store and you are within a 10-15 mile radius of another corp store you should be working on your backup plan now and trying to transfer to the A store in your area.

I suspect there will be mass retail store closures/indirect takeovers over the next two years. If you listen to the Q4 earnings call 10 min 20 seconds in when Dan is speaking he word for word says “we expect to realize 1 billion in run rate operating cost synergies by 2028-double our initial estimate. These savings will be derived from network integration, THIRD PARTY CONTRACT EFFICIENCIES, and go to market savings across marketing and advertising.” If you work at small retail store that is not considered an “A” store and you are within a 10-15 mile radius of another corp store you should be working on your backup plan now and trying to transfer to the A store in your area.

They are closing the Grand Rapids facility - it's a full closure. About 100 people will be laid off. More consolidation on this level is happening.

Almost 200 people will be laid off... work is moving to other staes

Bloomfield Hills headquarters closure is in process. Simon Property Group's taking over. there are different threads on this. Good luck all