#closure

A Nevada casino and resort complex, Primm Valley Resorts, is closing its operations. The resort informed its employees about the impending closure. Primm Valley Resorts will officially close its doors on July 4. Employees residing in company-provided apartments must vacate their rentals by July 6. Primadonna Company LLC, owned by Affinity Gaming, issued the termination notice.

Primm, Nevada

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/nevada-vacation-resort-becomes-america-s-newest-ghost-town/ss-AA22xCAO?ocid=ob-fb-frca-1617134617825

Oracle purchased Cerner for $28.4 billion in 2022. Oracle mainly wanted Cerner's federal agency agreement. The company laid off many workers. The North Kansas City Cerner campus closed. The VA's record system modernization faces huge expenses.

https://www.iolaregister.com/opinion/columnists/oracle-made-a-kc-success-story-a-cautionary-tale

Augusta Sportswear will close its Coburg facility. This closure is scheduled for July 17. Up to 83 employees will be laid off. A limited number of employees may transfer. The facility produces Pacific Headwear custom hats.

Coburg, Oregon

https://www.klcc.org/economy-business/2026-05-14/georgia-based-clothing-company-to-close-its-coburg-facility-lay-off-up-to-83-people

Infra Pipes will close its Albuquerque, New Mexico plant. This facility produces high-density polyethylene pipe. The closure will result in 51 employee layoffs. Infra Pipes recently acquired this plant. It was part of a purchase from Atkore Inc.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

https://www.plasticsnews.com/end-markets/construction/pn-infra-pipes-closing-albuquerque-plant/

Long rumored and finally here. Campus to be sold to data center developers

Mayor Jon Mitchell made a significant announcement. He revealed the closure of Engine 9. This fire engine is located on Ashley Boulevard. Layoffs of recently hired firefighters were also announced. The mayor delivered this news during his budget address.

New Bedford

https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/2026/05/14/to-close-new-bedford-budget-gap-mayor-mitchell-calls-for-service-cuts/90072365007/

Tire manufacturer Goodyear announced plans to close its Fayetteville, North Carolina plant. The closure is expected by the end of 2027. Approximately 1,700 hourly and salaried positions will be affected. Goodyear stated this action is necessary to strengthen its market competitiveness. The company aims to support the long-term health of its business.

Fayetteville, North Carolina

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2026/05/13/1-700-layoffs-possible-as-goodyear-eyes-closing-n-c--factory

Congratulations Akron management. Your marketing, sales and operations have caused Fayetteville to announce its closing. Well done. What a ridiculous campaign “Fast is in Us”. Fast as into insolvency? Selling of the name? If you are Akron. Shame. You saw the data before all of us. You saw the trend. And you said “we are on track. It’s getting better.”

Instead you developed tires no one wanted. No one needed. If you were here 40 years or 4 months you are the problem.

The unique log cabin-style Wendy's in Nisswa, Minnesota, has closed. It was considered the fast-food chain's most unique restaurant. A roadside sign now states the store is closed. Google also confirms the restaurant is permanently closed. It is unclear if this closure relates to nationwide Wendy's restaurant shutdowns.

Nisswa, Minnesota

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/minnesotas-one-of-a-kind-log-cabin-wendys-closes-abruptly

Pogie's Pour House opened a new location. The daiquiri bar is now open in Broussard. Broussard's Boiling Pot permanently closed after three years. Noah's Café in Lafayette was closed by court order. This action resulted from unpaid parish sales tax.

https://973thedawg.com/acadiana-business-updates/

Lafayette, Louisiana

Etain LLC's Chestertown ca--abis facility is closing. This will lead to 37 job losses. A WARN notice was filed with the Labor Department on May 5. All affected workers will lose their jobs in August. Etain is part of Fluent Corp., which Vireo Growth is acquiring.

Chestertown, New York

https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/etain-chestertown-ca--abis-layoff-notice-22252658.php

Dover Saddlery is laying off over 100 employees. The equestrian retailer filed a WARN notice with the state. Approximately 112 employees at its Littleton headquarters are affected. The company expects layoffs to occur in mid-July. It seeks a buyer or new funding to avoid permanent closure.

Littleton, Massachusetts

https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/05/100-employees-face-layoffs-from-50-year-mass-retailer-as-owners-scramble-to-find-buyer.html

Medtronic will shut down its Santa Rosa, California site. The closure impacts 370 employees at the Fountaingrove campus. Medtronic anticipates completing the site closure by spring 2028. Operations will primarily relocate to Santa Ana, Minnesota, and Galway, Ireland. This decision is part of Medtronic's ongoing global operational restructuring.

Santa Rosa, California

https://www.massdevice.com/medtronic-reportedly-close-california-site-layoffs/

A manufacturing facility in Mechanicsburg is set to close. Quality Packaging Specialists International operates this plant. The closure is scheduled for July 6. Eighty-three employees will be affected by this action. A WARN notice provided this information.

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

https://local21news.com/news/local/mechanicsburg-manufacturing-facility-to-close-affect-83-employees-quality-packaging-specialists-international-llc-cumberland-county-closure

A University of Kentucky HIV prevention program will cease operations. This will result in layoffs for 61 employees. The program will end on June 30. Changes in funding caused the closure. It aimed to reduce HIV infections and improve care.

Louisville, Kentucky

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2026/05/08/university-of-kentucky-hiv-prevention-program-kirp-to-end-june-30/89994292007/

It'll certainly be the end of an era.

Lumber Liquidators will close its Sandston, Virginia distribution center. The permanent closure is scheduled for June 30, 2026. This action will affect all 65 employees at the site. The company was recently acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. Lumber Liquidators is also moving its corporate headquarters and warehousing to Tennessee.

Sandston, Virginia

https://hbsdealer.com/lumber-liquidators-dc-closing-virginia

Howard Miller is relaunching under new West Michigan ownership and leadership. The company had previously announced plans to wind down operations. This closure led to layoffs in Michigan and North Carolina. Longtime executive Jim O’Keefe will serve as president of the revived company. The company will focus on its core clock and furniture categories.

Zeeland, Michigan

https://www.furnituretoday.com/financial/howard-miller-relaunches-under-new-west-michigan-ownership/

There are no more planned "Events" in the coming weeks and months.

Ohio's labor department issued several WARN notices in April 2026. These notices came from multiple employers across the state. Over eighteen hundred workers face layoffs or closures. Refresco will end manufacturing operations in Toledo. Other companies like First Brands Group also filed notices.

, Ohio

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2026/05/08/ohio-companies-layoffs-closures-april-2026/89977192007/

Packaging manufacturers are implementing significant workforce reductions and facility shutdowns. Clearwater Paper is cutting 70 positions and 50% production capacity at its Arkansas mill. Gerresheimer Glass will close its Chicago Heights plant, terminating 172 employees. Graphic Packaging International laid off over 500 staff to achieve $60 million in cost savings. Oliver, TriMas, and Veritiv Visual are also closing plants, affecting dozens more workers.

https://www.harianbasis.co/en/packaging-manufacturers-layoffs-facility-closures

Perrigo is cutting 161 jobs at its Georgia, Vermont facility. This affects nearly half of the site's employees. The company intends to end production at this Georgia site by June 30, 2026. The closure will ultimately impact about 420 employees. Aging infrastructure and regulatory changes were cited by Perrigo.

Georgia, Vermont

https://vtdigger.org/2026/05/06/perrigo-to-lay-off-161-as-company-heads-toward-vermont-site-closure/

Some major product line sales are being considered as the demand shifts towards the profitable and relatively low cost drone business. .
Electronic warfare, (avionics) is on the chopping block. No need to retool or retrain. Old sites like Clifton and Rochester will likely close in the coming year.

I heard bv is exiting Chile with all employees there laid off. Is this true?

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. finalized its acquisition of Kirkland's Inc. in April. Kirkland's Inc. was previously known as The Brand House Collective Inc. A layoff notice was recently filed with the state of Tennessee. The notice describes a permanent closure of the Brentwood office. This office had served as Kirkland's headquarters.

Brentwood, Tennessee

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2026/05/05/bed-bath-beyond-kirkland-brand-house.html

Maersk will close its Lakewood facility. This closure is effective June 30. The action affects 44 workers at the Lakewood site. Five additional layoffs are planned at its Sumner location. Maersk is a Denmark-based company.

Lakewood, Washington

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315650189.html

Henkel US Operations Corporation announced the closure of its Oak Creek facility. This action will result in 57 layoffs. The company plans to halt all operations by the end of September 2026. The facility's permanent closure is scheduled for February 2027. The initial layoffs are set to occur around June 30, 2026.

Oak Creek, Wisconsin

https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/chemical-consumer-goods-facility-in-wisconsin-shutting-down-57-layoffs-ahead/

Constellation Brands, the wine and spirits company behind labels including Robert Mondavi and The Prisoner, plans to close a large winery south of Sonoma that once served as the headquarters of the Ravenswood brand.

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/05/05/constellation-brands-to-close-former-ravenswood-winery-in-sonoma-layoffs-planned/

Constellation Brands is closing its Quarry Lake Winery. This facility is located south of Sonoma. Seven workers face job loss on June 25. The closure is part of wider industry trends. Decreased demand drives these market adjustments.

Sonoma, California

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/05/05/constellation-brands-to-close-former-ravenswood-winery-in-sonoma-layoffs-planned/

Spirit Airlines announced its permanent closure this weekend. This decision led to the layoff of 999 employees in Las Vegas. The affected staff included flight attendants, first officers, and captains. The airline cited rising fuel costs and deteriorating business conditions. Spirit Airlines failed to secure additional operational funding from the government and lenders.

Las Vegas, Nevada

https://www.ktnv.com/news/nearly-1-000-employees-laid-off-in-las-vegas-following-spirit-airlines-end

Spirit Airlines has ceased all operations. The airline announced permanent closure of all its U.S. facilities. This includes five locations across Florida. Almost 5,000 employees in Florida were laid off. Rising fuel prices and geopolitical events caused the shutdown.

Florida

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/state/2026/05/05/spirit-closes-florida-workers-laid-off-orlando-fort-lauderdale-miami/89941486007/

Timken Belts announced the closure of its Springfield manufacturing site. Over 280 employees will lose their positions by late 2026. Layoff procedures will commence in August 2026. Its Springfield operations were excluded from a recent business sale. Gates Industrial Corporation purchased Timken's belts unit.

Springfield, Missouri

https://sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth/business/springfield-timken-belts-closure/

Colleges nationwide announced hundreds of layoffs and buyouts in April. Many institutions face budget deficits and funding challenges. Hampshire College and Anna Maria College are closing, leading to significant job losses. Other universities like Maryland and Wisconsin also plan job reductions. These cuts stem from state funding reductions, enrollment declines, and program reviews.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/business/cost-cutting/2026/05/04/college-closures-contributed-deep-cuts-april

ol boy stank will be in San Ramon, probably scouting it out to see if it can be closed down.

It’s confirmed. You’ll find out your fate next week. Remote for some and cut the rest that can’t be relocated. What a waste.

A Lexington supplements distributor is shutting down operations. This closure will eliminate 130 jobs. The shutdown follows a recent company sale. Grocer giant Kroger sold the company. A larger supplements concern acquired the distributor.

Lexington, North Carolina

https://hoodline.com/2026/04/lexington-reeling-as-vitacost-axes-warehouse-130-jobs-lost/

VR game developer Survios has reportedly laid off much of its staff. Employee LinkedIn posts indicate the studio's operations may effectively halt. One designer stated Survios would be "essentially shuttered." The company recently expanded beyond VR to PC and consoles. Survios has not yet publicly commented on the situation.

https://www.uploadvr.com/survios-reportedly-sees-critical-layoffs/

KAC Logistics, an Amazon delivery partner, announced 40 layoffs. The company is closing its facility in Taunton, Massachusetts. All 40 drivers at the Revolutionary Drive facility will be terminated. A WARN notice was filed with the state on April 22. The layoffs are effective starting June 16.

Taunton, Massachusetts

https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/local/2026/04/29/taunton-amazon-delivery-company-layoffs-kac-revolutionary-drive/89841233007/

Marsden Services is laying off 106 employees at its Louisville facility. The company's facility services warehouse permanently ceased operations. Layoffs are scheduled to begin on May 10. This closure resulted from a client terminating their contract. Affected employees are not represented by a union and do not have bumping rights.

Louisville, Kentucky

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/money/companies/2026/04/29/marsden-services-to-close-louisville-warehouse/89864202007/

Anyone have any info on what KSC clinics are closing for good? I know our path of growth was too aggressive, but didn’t think closing clinics was the solution. I always assumed they would just do a hiring freeze instead of laying off WellMed employees they just onboarded within the last 6 months….Good luck to anyone who gets cut today. It is tough out there.