#closure

The call center building we work in will be closing. We've received hints could be the end of the 4th Quarter, 2026, OR the end of the 1st Quarter, 2027. (Basically in the next 6-9 months. We get the impression from events unfolding, it could be the Tuesday after payday on July 7th?! We find it interesting that the call center will have no electricity or air conditioning July 7, 8, 9 due to the Generator going into a "downtime". It could be merely a coincidence, however researching on the web indicates taking down a generator for a building that's slated to close, could be a sign of events unfolding sooner than later.

Don't they usually close some stores around this time of the year? Any guesses which locations will be hit?

Dairy Farmers of America will close its St. Albans milk processing plant. This decision will affect approximately 80 employees. The cooperative cited broader operational and network changes. Workers were notified shortly before the public announcement. The plant's last day of operations is scheduled for August 17.

St. Albans, Vermont

https://vtdigger.org/2026/06/17/dairy-farmers-of-america-to-idle-its-st-albans-plant-affecting-80-employees/

Dallas-area logistics provider Alan Ritchey Inc. said it will close an Irving transfer center and lay off 232 employees beginning in September, according to a WARN notice filed with state officials. Affected workers include forklift operators, shippers, packers, supervisors and managers.

https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/north-texas-based-logistics-company-220503734.html

Marine Acquisition Inc. (doing business as Dometic) is permanently closing its marine manufacturing facility in Limerick Township, Pennsylvania. This closure is eliminating 89 jobs.

https://rv-pro.com/news/dometic-to-close-montgomery-county-pennsylvania-facility/

LNS North America announced it will close its LNS Chipblaster manufacturing plant in Meadville, Pennsylvania, on or about September 30, affecting 67 employees. The shutdown is part of a broader corporate consolidation, with production moving to the company's Kings Mountain, North Carolina, facility.

https://www.pennlive.com/business/2026/04/pa-manufacturing-facility-to-close-lay-off-dozens-of-workers.html

Coca-Cola is closing its Northampton plant. This closure will result in 175 employee layoffs. The company is now issuing formal notices. Employees have been aware of these plans for some time. These notices provide advance warning to staff.

Northampton, Massachusetts

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/06/18/coca-cola-northampton-layoffs.html

JetBlue Airways is closing key operations at Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport. This decision aims to reduce costs for the airline. JetBlue will shift its focus to expanding services at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. The airline plans to significantly increase daily flights from Fort Lauderdale. JetBlue has stated that no staff layoffs are planned due to these changes.

New York, New York

https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/us-news/jetblue-airways-shuts-down-key-operations-at-2-major-us-airports-will-staff-layoffs-follow/4270875/lite/

Acuity Brands is closing its Winona lighting plant. This action will result in 86 layoffs. The Virginia-based company discontinued its Winona Custom brand last year. Operations at the facility will conclude by the end of August. This closure impacts the local workforce.

Winona

https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2026/06/18/acuity-brands-lighting-winona-reports-layoffs.html

Just wondering - I have no ideas but I believe there have to be more closures coming.

Lots going on without answers
How long left

Barstow intermodal gateway project approved for construction according to media, so in less than 5 years when new contracts come up for bid, Barstow current facility and Shepherd going to be closed down, with resources shifted the same way the did in Interbay to Vancouver, transcon traffic will increase but facilities like Houston that require annual repair are going to be scabbed out to RJ Corman like Pearland. That’s why there is no more mechanical facilities other than Temple from the coast to Tulsa, and seniority wise Houston is almost at 20 years to hold in TY&E

Plastic Products Co. Inc. is closing its West Branch, Iowa facility. This plant specializes in injection molding. The closure stems from a business slowdown. Whirlpool's reduced demand impacted the company. The West Branch operation will cease.

West Branch, Iowa

https://www.plasticsnews.com/processors/injection-molding/pn-plastic-products-closing-west-branch-molding-plant-whirlpool/

Vistra Corp. plans to close three power plants in Illinois. These closures will affect 304 employees across the sites. The company cited economic, environmental, and regulatory factors. Layoffs will occur at Newton in October 2027, Kincaid in January 2028, and Baldwin in February 2028. Vistra will continue to inform employees and community stakeholders.

, Illinois

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2026/06/15/illinois-power-plants-to-be-shuttered-and-employees-to-lose-jobs/90554807007/

Was BNY right to close it's two regional offices in Ireland ? Have services improved

https://www.chron.com/business/article/dallas-neiman-marcus-layoffs-22308386.php

Lubbock, Ocean Springs & Lafayette all received their surplus meetings today. August closures confirmed with reps given the option to go fully virtual.

Xbox plans to close game developer Compulsion Games. The studio is known for titles such as South of Midnight. Compulsion leadership is negotiating with Microsoft about its future. The number of affected employees remains unclear. This follows recent Xbox financial struggles and expected layoffs.

https://kotaku.com/xbox-shuttering-south-of-midnight-peabody-award-compulsion-games-2000706065

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling will permanently close its Ventura distribution center. This closure is scheduled for July 10. The decision impacts 85 employees. The company cited declining soda demand as the reason. This facility had operated in Ventura since 1912.

Ventura, California

https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/other/california-coca-cola-plant-to-close-as-soda-demand-goes-flat/ss-AA247dJg

https://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/2026/06/12/community-healthlink-to-close-127-layoffs/

Are there more clinics closing in California? I called my local clinic and they said they were not taking new patients.

Optum Care? More like Optum Don't Care.

Assets sold to https://www.blondertongue.com/about-us/

DHL Supply Chain is closing a warehouse facility in Rural Hall, North Carolina. The company plans to shut down the site by December 31. This closure will result in 81 layoffs for employees. Layoffs are scheduled to begin on August 5 and continue through the end of the year. The reason for the facility's closure was not provided in the WARN report.

Rural Hall, North Carolina

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316079334.html

Community Healthlink layoffs have increased to 127. The health provider is an affiliate of UMass Memorial Health. It will permanently close due to workforce shortages and shrinking demand. These layoffs are scheduled for July 31. UMass Memorial Health is working to find new operators for its services.

Worcester, Massachusetts

https://www.masslive.com/centralmass/2026/06/layoffs-at-closing-worcester-county-health-provider-jump-to-127.html

Factor will close its meal-prep plant in Burr Ridge. The company is consolidating production to other locations. Its lease at the 340 Shore Drive facility will not be renewed. Layoffs are expected to begin on July 25 for 254 employees. Factor is offering support, including financial help and transfer opportunities.

Burr Ridge, IL

https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/burr-ridge-plant-closing-summer

American Expediting will shut down its operations. This closure includes layoffs at its Media headquarters. The company's lenders refused further financing. They also did not approve debt restructuring. These actions led to the company's shutdown.

Media, Pennsylvania

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2026/06/08/american-expediting-layoffs-closure-logistics.html

https://www.aol.com/news/charlotte-business-week-longtime-plaza-092500635.html

think there are three plants in the UK , hearing very strong rumours they are to close by end of 2027, Skelmersdale and Ayecliffe, also Bangor Ireland which is struggling

Interfor decided to indefinitely close its Nairn Centre sawmill. This closure affected 129 mill workers. MPP France Gélinas raised the issue at Queen's Park. She recently met with the displaced employees. A government representative offered a general response.

Nairn Centre, Ontario

https://www.sudbury.com/local-news/gelinas-raises-interfor-sawmill-layoffs-at-queens-park-12389206

Gallo is closing its Lodi crush facility. This action will result in approximately 20 layoffs. The company cited available capacity at other regional wineries. This is one of several recent closures for the wine giant. The California wine industry faces a three-year crisis due to declining consumption.

Lodi, California

https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/article/wine-gallo-lodi-crush-facility-wine-22294910.php

Downlite International will close its manufacturing facility in Monroe, North Carolina. This closure will result in 113 layoffs by August 14. The bedding manufacturer's divisions were recently purchased by Live Comfortably. The WARN report stated the sale was the reason for the Monroe facility closure. Downlite also closed two Ohio warehouses, laying off 164 employees there.

Monroe, North Carolina

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316023716.html

St. Landry Parish Schools faces a deep financial deficit. The school board learned the system is millions in debt. The district operates "check to check" and loses cash. It expects a nearly $4 million debt by fiscal year-end. School closures, consolidations, and layoffs are possible solutions.

Opelousas, Louisiana

https://www.kadn.com/video/st-landry-parish-schools-facing-millions-in-debt-closures-layoffs-possible/video_33f27eb5-75af-5ba7-a28d-91c7f053acea.html

https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2026/06/04/senior-resource-connection-closes-190-layoffs-warn.html

The freight and logistics industry is experiencing widespread financial distress. Numerous transportation and logistics firms sought bankruptcy protection. Sparhawk Trucking, SP Trans, and M&L Express are among those seeking Chapter 11 or Chapter 7. Facility closures and employee layoffs also impacted the sector. HelloFresh, GEODIS Logistics, FedEx, and Americold Logistics are closing sites.

https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/freight-distress-spreads-bankruptcies-layoffs-120000808.html

Wisconsin employers filed several layoff and closure notices in May. These filings named at least 248 affected workers across various industries. Parkhurst Dining, Henkel, and Cree Lighting announced job cuts in specific cities. UnityPoint Health and Sparhawk Trucking also issued notices for employee separations. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development received these required WARN notices.

Madison, WI

https://patch.com/wisconsin/madison-wi/248-wisconsin-workers-named-may-layoff-notices-warn-roundup

Plastics packaging companies announced several closures and layoffs in May. Amcor Rigid Packaging will lay off 56 employees in Fort Worth, Texas. Hilex Poly plans to close its Richmond, Virginia, plant, affecting 118 workers. Origin Materials is shutting down operations and reducing its workforce. Henkel also announced the closure of its Oak Creek, Wisconsin, adhesives facility, impacting 57 employees.

Fort Worth, Texas

https://www.packagingdive.com/news/may-2026-closures-layoffs-amcor-rigid-packaging-hilex-poly-origin-materials/821820/

FedEx plans to close a facility in Phoenix. Approximately 100 employees will be laid off. A WARN notice was issued on June 2. The facility is expected to shut down in early August. This move is part of FedEx's "Network 2.0" operational improvements.

Phoenix, Arizona

https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/fedex-announces-100-layoffs-closing-down-phoenix-facility-arizona/75-4f760ec2-4e7b-4f4e-a135-5e17c40f6633