#closure

Guys, look there is a plan.. plan is signed off (hence all hands today)
The plan is to close, exist or sell most
Of EMEA

Alpek Polyester USA will cease production indefinitely at its Pennsylvania facility. This action will result in 100 employee layoffs. The facility is located in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. Production will stop in March, with layoffs occurring on March 15. The company manufactures recycled polyethylene terephthalate products there.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pa-manufacturing-facility-ceases-production-indefinitely-100-people-to-be-laid-off/ar-AA1WtTLt?ocid=mailsignout&apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/employment/2026/03/11/ohio-companies-layoffs-closures-feb-2026-warn-notice-1800-workers/89084064007/

Boelter Companies Inc. will close its Custom Deco LLC facility. The plant is located in Toledo, Ohio. This closure will affect 63 employees. Layoffs are scheduled to begin around May 11. A pending sale and changing business circumstances drove the decision.

Toledo, Ohio

https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/03/chris-pugh-trending-post-template.html

Saks Fifth Avenue will close its St. Louis, Missouri store. This closure will result in 65 job losses. The store is located at 1 Plaza Frontenac Street. Employee separations are scheduled between May 6 and May 31, 2026. The company submitted a WARN notice to the state.

St. Louis, Missouri

https://101theeagle.com/saks-fifth-avenue-st-louis-closure/

Saks & Company plans to close its facility in Chevy Chase, Maryland. This closure will result in 75 employee layoffs. The layoffs are scheduled to occur between May 6 and May 31, 2026. The company submitted a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing. Saks & Company operates as part of Saks Global, a luxury retail group.

Chevy Chase, Maryland

https://countryherald.com/news/chevy-chase-md-saks-facility-closing-75-layoffs-at-wisconsin-ave/

Someone said in a previous post that Belk corporate is supposedly having closed door meetings about this sight. Geesh, I would love to be a fly on the wall at that meeting.

We make good money, have great foot traffic, but just a few of us are keeping things running. The others don't give a damn and all they do is pretend to be busy until they can leave. I'm tired of making money for people like that. Close us down. I'll be okay. Let them try and find another place where they'll be able to work like that.

Chicago, Las Vegas, Honolulu, Tysons Corner, and South Coast Plaza are all top tier locations with lots of foot traffic in the mall and surrounding areas, if these locations are closing, I eventually see all locations going under. Please, if you count on Saks or Neiman's as your main source of income, start looking for a new job, I'm so sad for all the wonderful people I worked in the 24 years I was at Neiman's. Times are changing and not for the better. God bless everyone at Saks and Neiman's stores.

https://filecache.investorroom.com/mr5ir_saksglobal/1237/Saks_Fifth_Avenue_and_Neiman_Marcus_Store_Portfolio-Remaining_Open.pdf

https://filecache.investorroom.com/mr5ir_saksglobal/1236/Saks_Fifth_Avenue_and_Neiman_Marcus_Store_Portfolio-Closing_Locations.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjfw4zK3Oq8

https://filecache.investorroom.com/mr5ir_saksglobal/1237/Saks_Fifth_Avenue_and_Neiman_Marcus_Store_Portfolio-Remaining_Open.pdf

https://filecache.investorroom.com/mr5ir_saksglobal/1236/Saks_Fifth_Avenue_and_Neiman_Marcus_Store_Portfolio-Closing_Locations.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjfw4zK3Oq8

First we got a WFR announcement. Then a CEO resignation. Now a bunch of site closures.

What else can we expect of a dying company?

Tennessee's first and only Ikea store will close. The Memphis location is set to shut down in May. This closure will result in 114 layoffs. The store originally opened in 2016. It was the only Ikea in the state.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://dailymemphian.com/article/60601/ikea-memphis-closure-to-result-in-114-layoffs

Lumileds will close its San Jose facility. This closure impacts 24 remaining employees. The company previously eliminated 61 positions in November. These actions total 85 affected employees. Lumileds is shifting its manufacturing operations to Asia.

https://inside.lighting/news/26-03/lumileds-san-jose-facility-set-close-layoffs-continue

I am in the January VSP group. What a relief to receive AIP today, and the net amount was around what I expected, maybe even a little higher. It's nice to close another chapter. Party at my place!!!

Prepac Manufacturing is shutting down its Whitsett, N.C. facility. This closure will result in approximately 200 employee layoffs. The company filed a WARN notice for layoffs effective May 2. Prepac cited high domestic production costs and global competition. The plant was named a key U.S. hub just last year.

https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/prepac-furniture-to-lay-off-200-workers-at-whitsett-location/83-92b05356-1802-42f4-b304-ab931e5c0739

https://boisedev.com/news/2026/03/05/hp-says-it-will-exit-boise-site/

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette officially informed Pennsylvania of its pending closure. PG Publishing Co. filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification. The newspaper will cease publication on May 3. All 171 employees will be laid off starting May 4. Block Communications cited significant financial losses and court rulings for the decision.

https://www.pennlive.com/business/2026/03/1-of-the-largest-newspapers-in-pa-informs-state-it-is-shutting-down-171-employees-to-be-laid-off.html

Stanley Black & Decker will lay off 300 employees. This action follows the permanent closure of its New Britain manufacturing facility. Layoffs will occur in five waves, starting in May 2026. Most workers, 287, will be terminated between May 4 and May 18. The company cited a decline in demand for single-sided tape measures.

https://patch.com/connecticut/across-ct/stanley-black-decker-layoff-300-employees-timeline-issued-amid-impending

A South Side rail operator is closing its facility near Rickenbacker International Airport. The company, Cincinnati-based Parsec, is an intermodal railroad transportation contractor. Parsec filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice. This closure will eliminate 115 jobs. The affected positions are in central Ohio.

https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/employment/2026/03/04/rail-operation-rickenbacker-close-115-layoffs-parsec/88965960007/

After CVS went inside the Target stores, they closed their standalone CVS stores near by. Here is why they did that.

Being inside Target, they did not have to worry about retailing greeting cards every two miles. Business of selling toilet paper, kitchen towels, batteries, and laundry detergent was taken by Amazon and whey are bringing it to the customer’s door step. Beauty was taken by Ulta and Sephora in recent years. The only thing that was left was cigarettes, candy, milk, useless technology, and some office supplies. They thought keeping full store every two miles did not make sense. So when the opportunity came to take target’s pharmacy space they jumped on it. Traffic was already brought in by Target.

Walgreens needs to do same. We need to be inside Kohls along with Sephora and Amazon Returns. Get their traffic and boost pharmacy.

Greeting card is good business but not every two miles and same goes for other items.

We can also print beauty coupons if they are shopping in Kohl’s and probably Sephora. Kohl’s does that when someone returns at Amazon desk.

Boise site will be closing on a 22 month lead time. Notifications will go out within the next few days. There are 4 total site closures happening. Good luck to anyone impacted!

Action speak louder than words. Bye-bye.

Meteor Creative will close its manufacturing facility. This plant is located in Tipp City. The closure will result in 66 employee layoffs. The facility has operated for nearly five decades. This ends its long presence in the community.

https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2026/03/03/meteor-creative-layoffs-tipp-city-facility-closure.html

I stumbled across an HR site when looking for surplus information that stated the nine core hubs at AT&T has planned.
Dallas/Plano
Atlanta
El Segundo, California
San Ramon, California
Bothell, Washington
Middleton, New Jersey
Bedminster, New Jersey
Washington DC
St. Louis, Missouri

I was doing a search on the on the one stop site and it was a frequently asked questions about where and how we work.
It also stated the core locations are long-term strategy of where we work.
Also stated that they will be closing locations as a consolidate over the next two years.
Take that info and face value because you know that could change!

A Foods Co. grocery store in south Sacramento will close. This permanent closure will lay off 58 employees. The store on Gerber Road is set to close March 14. The company cited business and economic reasons for this action. Another Foods Co. location in Fresno will also close on the same day.

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article314909051.html

UC Berkeley plans to terminate its Fall Program for First Semester (FPF). This program has supported thousands of freshmen over 43 years. The closure threatens layoffs for 29 FPF lecturers. A campus work group recommended termination due to misalignment with objectives and low student opt-ins. The lecturers' union is now bargaining to preserve their positions and benefits.

https://www.dailycal.org/news/campus/uc-berkeley-to-terminate-fall-program-for-freshmen-threatening-mass-lecturer-layoffs/article_c30602de-6e13-49f2-8c32-d726144f8308.html

Why are they really closing it for good? I'm a UCB grad and always thought FPF was a great program. I'm also shocked they'd let go of some truly great lecturers.

Bluum, a tech services company, will close its Irving facility. The company communicated this decision to the state. Bluum cited "strategic restructuring" as the reason. This explanation was provided in an official letter. The closure specifically impacts the Irving operation.

https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2026/03/02/tech-services-co-wine-distributor-plan-layoffs.html

Focus Services is closing its Greenville call center. This action will result in 94 layoffs. The closure is attributed to the impact of AI. Call centers are facing automation of routine tasks. This trend affects many call center operations.

https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/03/02/focus-services-greenville-call-center-layoffs.html

Six Wisconsin companies filed layoff notices in February. These notices affected a total of 418 workers across the state. Cargill Meat Solutions announced the largest reduction, eliminating 221 jobs. The company will close its Milwaukee meat processing plant by May. Other firms like Ahlstrom Mosinee and TJ Hale also reported significant job cuts.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2026/03/02/cargill-fanduel-other-wisconsin-firms-filed-february-layoff-notices/88876843007/

The historic Stockyards Hotel and H3 Ranch in Fort Worth are closing temporarily. This action will result in 120 employee layoffs. The closures are due to extensive renovations planned for both businesses. Layoffs are expected to begin on April 6. The hotel and restaurant are part of a $30 million redevelopment project.

https://dallasexpress.com/tarrant/120-jobs-affected-stockyards-hotel-and-h3-ranch-to-close-temporarily/

First Brands Group is closing its western distribution center. This facility is located in Patterson, California. The closure will affect 98 workers. Layoffs are scheduled for April 4 and April 30. This action follows fraud accusations against the company's founder.

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/98-workers-stanislaus-county-face-020213695.html

First Brands Group will close its western distribution center in Patterson. This closure will result in 98 job losses for workers. Ninety-one employees will be laid off on April 4. The remaining seven employees will lose their jobs on April 30. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last September amid fraud accusations against former executives.

https://www.kcra.com/article/stanislaus-county-layoff-first-brands-group-closes-facility-patterson/70563533

Link to the article: https://www.delawareonline.com/story/money/business/2026/02/28/nordstrom-department-store-closing-christiana-mall-location/88917538007/
Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFCAruqmrrU

More stores will close, more people will go. Until there's nothing left to close and nobody left to fire.

California's wine industry is experiencing significant economic and market pressures. U.S. wine revenue and production both declined in 2025. Factors include changing consumer preferences, overproduction, and trade barriers. Several wineries and related businesses have announced closures or layoffs. Constellation Brands and Gallo are among the companies affected by these industry shifts.

https://patch.com/california/healdsburg/why-layoffs-are-spreading-california-wine-country

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t89am-mBYIE