AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT CARE/OF

Brooklyn, New York-based Care/of, 70% owned by Bayer, offers personalized subscription vitamin packs. As of Monday, June 17, 2024, it will cancel all subscriptions and no longer accept new orders.

The company will lay off all 143 employees by July 3, 2024, due to a “funding loss.”

According to a company spokesperson, “We are actively exploring options for the brand but do not have anything definitive to communicate at this time. We hope to be in a place to share more soon.”

Earlier this month, Bayer’s director of strategic communications Christin Miller noted that “ceasing further investment in Care/of will allow Bayer to better invest in future innovations at help people manage their personalize health.”

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 CAREISMATIC BRANDS

Santa Monica, California-based Careismatic Brands, a manufacturer/importer of medical clothing, closed its two Dallas distribution centers on May 31, 2024.

The closure impacted 404 employees and follows the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

According to a company spokesperson, “We have made the difficult decision to wind down operations at our distribution centers facilities. We are grateful to our distribution center team for their dedication and contributions to CBI and are taking steps to support them through this transition. As we move forward, we are diligently working to ensure a seamless transition with minimal disruption to our customers.”

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Careismatic Brands, LLC ("CBI" or "the Company"), the world’s largest medical apparel provider, today announced that it has emerged from Chapter 11 following confirmation of the Company’s Plan of Reorganization on May 31, 2024. The completion of the financial restructuring process marks a pivotal milestone in Careismatic’s corporate transformation and positions it for long-term growth.

"The completion of our financial restructuring process will enable us to better serve all of our stakeholders in the retail and healthcare communities," said Sid Lakhani, CEO of Careismatic Brands. "We enter our next chapter with strong financial footing and the resources to invest in the innovations that enhance the comfort and confidence of those who wear our uniforms. As I look to our bright future ahead, I am deeply grateful to our team for their dedication during this process and to our customers and suppliers for their continued loyalty and support."

Through its financial restructuring process, Careismatic has significantly strengthened its capital structure by eliminating all of its third-party debt. With a strong financial foundation, the Company is well-positioned to invest in product innovation and operational excellence, enhancing its ability to serve its global customer base. Careismatic moves forward under new ownership with a group of investment funds led by Nexus Capital Management, who have been dedicated partners to the Company through the restructuring process.

"Careismatic now has a solid foundation for future growth, profitability, and continued industry leadership," said Evan Glucoft, Managing Director of Nexus Capital Management. "We look forward to partnering with CBI’s leadership to realize their strategic objectives and continue the Company’s legacy of excellence in the healthcare apparel industry."

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 ZF ACTIVE SAFETY

Northville, Michigan-based ZF Active Safety, a supplier of advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, has announced the closure of its Flowery Branch, Georgia facility on July 22, 2024, and the closure of its Findlay, Ohio facility in the second quarter of 2025.

The closure of the Georgia will impact 365 employees and the closure of the Ohio facility will impact 215 ZF employees and approximately 35 external agency workers.

According to a company statement regarding the Ohio plant, "The reason for the closure is that the serial production contracts for the Brake Controls product have ended and the carry-on business has been sourced to another supplier."

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?