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Imperial Brands is preparing to implement significant workforce reductions across Europe and the United States. The tobacco company will begin issuing layoff notices to staff at its US subsidiary, ITG Brands, starting on August 19th. This initial phase is part of a broader cost-saving initiative targeting back-office departments. A second wave of job cuts is anticipated in April 2027. The restructuring process may be influenced by consultation requirements in Europe.

London, England

https://finimize.com/content/imperial-brands-readies-thousands-of-layoffs-across-europe-and-the-us

Layoffs are impacting the tobacco industry. The industry is undergoing a period of change. New products are becoming very popular. These new products are within the tobacco category. This shift coincides with the layoffs.

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2026/04/05/global-tobacco-firm-to-trim-alabama-operations.html

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