AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT KROEHLER FURNITURE COMPANY

Conover, North Carolina-based Kroehler Furniture Company, a furniture manufacturing subsidiary of American Signature, has announced the closure of its Conover facility following its parent's Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The closure impacted 208 employees. The company was known for designing and manufacturing sofas, sectionals, chairs, and related pieces, mainly for American Signature's Value City Furniture brand.

According to a letter to employees, “This confirms that Kroehler Furniture Co. has determined that it will be closing its facility located at 1800 Conover Bld E, Conover, NC 28613, due to a significant reduction in business, resulting from its parent company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Regrettably, your employment will be terminated as part of this closing."

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT FULLSTACK MODULAR

Hamden, Connecticut-based Fullstack Modular, providing design, off-site manufacturing, and construction of modular buildings, including mid-rise and high-rise multifamily housing, student housing, hotels, and similar structures, has announced layoffs at its manufacturing facility in Carson, California, which serves West Coast projects.

The reduction-in-force will affect 200 employees and is scheduled for February 23, 2026.

The company did not publicly disclose specific reasons, but broad economic uncertainty and industry pressures have affected numerous construction projects.

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT COMERICA BANK

Dallas, Texas-based Comerica Bank, a financial services company and bank, has announced a reduction-in-force at its Frisco, Texas office as part of its acquisition by Cincinnati, Ohio-based Fifth Third Bank, which is expected to close in early 2026.

The reduction will impact 184 employees and is scheduled for March 13, 2026.

According to a company spokesperson, "The decision isn't easy, but is necessary for sustainable growth. We are committed to treating all impacted employees with respect and providing resources to support them through this transition.”

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?