AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT CHEWY (03/16/25)

MARCH 16, 2025 — 674 EMPLOYEES IN DALLAS

The company has decided to reduce operations at its Dallas, Texas, 663,000-square-foot fulfillment center.

The reduction in force will impact 674 employees and commence on May 10, 2025.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 -- Original post…

Plantation, Florida-based Chewy, an American online retailer of pet food and other pet-related products, has announced a reduction in force as part of a cost savings initiative.

222 employees were impacted, including engineers, developers, product managers and supply chain personnel, and those located at the company's Plantation, Florida headquarters.

According to a company statement, “As we head into 2024, we took the opportunity to consolidate some of our headcounts and align our efforts into priorities which we believe will gain us the most significant customer wins and generate the highest business returns, to enable us to strengthen the company’s future. This was a difficult decision that was carefully considered as part of our overall strategy and ongoing focus on becoming an ever more agile and disciplined company. We are grateful to our team members for their contributions and remain committed to supporting them during this transition."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT ADVANCE AUTO PARTS (11/14/24)

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 — MAJOR LAYOFFS AHEAD

The company has announced plans to close about 523 corporate stores, exit 204 independent locations, and shutter four distribution centers by mid-2025—and lay off an unspecified number of employees due to lower demand for vehicle parts by consumers faced with the complexity of repairing modern vehicles.

From the company’s SEC filing, “On November 13, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a restructuring and asset optimization plan designed to improve the Company’s profitability and growth potential and streamline its operations. This plan anticipates the closure of approximately 500 stores, approximately 200 independent locations, and four distribution centers by mid-2025, as well as headcount reductions.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 — Original post…

Raleigh, North Carolina-based Advance Auto Parts, an automotive aftermarket parts provider serving both professionals and do-it-yourself customers, has announced plans to sell two business units, Worldpac's domestic and Canadian businesses, and to undertake an operational realignment and reduction in force.

The reduction will impact 400 headquarters employees.

According to a company statement, “As part of our ongoing strategic and operational review of the business, we have identified opportunities to streamline efforts, improve efficiency, and significantly reduce costs within our organization."

"As a result, we have made the difficult decision to eliminate approximately 400 positions across our organization, including positions based at our Raleigh headquarters, corporate roles based outside of North Carolina, field-based positions located outside of Raleigh, and positions at our office in Hyderabad, India."

"The decision to eliminate even a single role is extremely difficult and we are committed to treating affected individuals with compassion and care by offering transition assistance to those impacted. The actions we are taking will enable us to support a narrowed list of priorities that are focused on the fundamentals of serving our customers and frontline teams. We remain confident that our industry is strong and that the opportunity for Advance to succeed on the road ahead is significant.”

According to the company's recently hired CEO, “Today we are announcing initial actions from our review process that will allow us to capitalize on significant opportunities ahead. Since joining Advance, I have partnered with the board and management team to move with speed in conducting a comprehensive review of the business. We are taking decisive actions to position Advance for long-term success and create meaningful value for our shareholders."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT NATIONAL SPINNING

Washington, North Carolina-based National Spinning, a supplier of raw white and fiber-dyed short staple and long staple spun yarns, has announced the closure of its spinning plant located in Whiteville, North Carolina.

The closure will impact 110 employees, with the plant closure scheduled for the first quarter of 2024.

According to a company spokesperson, “This decision was made after careful consideration of various factors, including a downturn in business over the past year due to increased imports of textile yarns and finished goods. National Spinning understands the impact this decision may have on our loyal employees, their families, and the local community."

President and CEO Jim Booterbaugh added, "The Whiteville associates have been model employees and friends. I deeply regret the closure, and our management team is appreciative of the service provided by our employees, many of whom have been with the Company for over 20 years. We will do all we can to support affected individuals in finding new employment.”

Booterbaugh says that they have gotten interest from prospective buyers regarding the property purchase and continuing textile manufacturing. That would be fantastic for our employees and a buyer who would inherit an experienced workforce,” Booterbaugh said in an email."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?