GoKawiilAmazon lays off hundreds of retail staff during Prime Big Deal Days
Amazon cut hundreds of jobs in its Stores division, the unit running its online retail storefront, with affected workers spread across three countries. The layoffs occurred during Prime Big Deal Days, one of Amazon's major shopping events of the year.
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Cutting staff during a peak sales event suggests Amazon may be prioritizing cost efficiency even as consumer demand surges, which could raise questions about automation or restructuring within its retail operations. The timing may also signal that Amazon views these roles as separate from the operational capacity needed to handle the shopping event itself.
- Hundreds of jobs cut in Amazon's Stores division
- Layoffs affected employees in three countries
- Cuts occurred simultaneously with Prime Big Deal Days sales event
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-08
Published there as: “Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs during one of its biggest shopping events of the year”
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