Incomplete list of U.S. retail/banking/service sector job loss WARNings and store shutdowns made or announced in September 2018:
WARN=Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification
ALABAMA: More Layoffs and Big Changes Rock Meredith’s Alabama Office
CALIFORNIA: Internet based second hand clothing seller ThredUp issued a shutdown WARN for its San Leandro ops, 118 jobs gone a week before Xmas, as the company moves to Arizona! Savers issued a shutdown WARN for its thrift store in Milpitas, 54 jobs gone by November.
Twin Arbors Athletic Club closing all three Lodi locations
San Francisco based Wells Fargo plans to cut up to 26,500 jobs
Disney Consumer Products Hit With Layoffs
Film studio Global Road files for bankruptcy
Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf to close main building, with 186 layoffs
COLORADO: Dillon bowling alley files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
CONNECTICUT: Wild Bill’s Nostalgia closing its doors
The Day announces company wide layoffs
Farmington Bank to shed 27% of workforce after $544M People’s United deal
Top Farmington Bank Executives See Millions In Severance In Sale Of the Bank
FLORIDA: State Farm issued a WARN for its statewide insurance ops, 159 jobs gone right after Thanksgiving! Airport services contractor Menzies Aviation eliminating 19 jobs at Tampa International Airport right after Halloween. Aviation services contractor Eulen America issued a WARN, 5-hundred jobs at Miami International Airport gone by Thanksgiving! Switzerland based robot maker ABB issued a WARN, 25 jobs in Coral Springs gone by February 2019.
Frank Theaters now bankrupt busted
Thomasville furniture closing at St. Johns Town Center
World of Decor in Bradenton closing
GEORGIA: Merchandiser Siffron issued a WARN, 53 jobs in Centerville gone.
IDAHO: Connections Loyalty issued a WARN, 175 jobs in Boise gone between November and December!
ILLINOIS: Walmart issued a shutdown WARN for its store in Pana, 86 jobs gone by Thanksgiving.
Dozens of layoffs expected at ‘solutions’ company
GQ Sports and Collectibles shutting down
Bed Bath & Beyond closing in Machesney Park
IOWA: Broker Dealer issued a shutdown WARN for its ops in West Des Moines, 35 jobs gone by mid-October. Owner Revolution-Schafer Systems eliminating 46 jobs in Adair by the end of October. Owner Revolution-Connect A Doc eliminating 33 jobs in Atlantic.
Des Moines based Meredith Announces Structural Changes, Lays Off 200 Employees
Eagle’s Rest Antiques shutting down
LOUISIANA: Popular furniture store closing after 66 years of business in Baton Rouge
MARYLAND: Baltimore based Under Armour Is Cutting 400 Jobs
MASSACHUSETTS: Get ready for layoffs as Rockland Trust to acquire Blue Hills Bank
Concord furniture store The Cottage to close shop
Family jewelry store closing after more than 200 years on Cape Cod
After 38 years, Gilda’s Place of Bridals is going out of business
MICHIGAN: Airport services contractor Menzies Aviation eliminating 189 jobs at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by mid-November, due to loss of contract with Delta!
Groskopf’s closing downtown Grand Rapids store after 137 years
Pell’s Radio TV & Appliance in Cadillac Closing After Nearly 100 Years
MINNESOTA: Hair salon chain operator Regis suddenly laid off 75 people in Edina.
NEBRASKA: Closing of Barnett’s Do-It-Center marks end of 136-year tradition
Sempeck’s Bowling and Entertainment suddenly shutdown after 25 years
NEVADA: 1970s Las Vegas Costume Rental Business Closing
NEW JERSEY: Aviation services contractor ABM Aviation issued a WARN, 821 jobs in Newark gone by November! Seaview Dolce Hotel issued a WARN, 226 jobs gone by Thanksgiving!
40 years old Shaws Book Shop closing
‘This place is an institution.’ Clothing store closing after 119 years.
British empire Canada owned Lord & Taylor to close Monmouth Mall store (124 jobs gone according to official WARN)
NEW YORK: Opry City Stage suddenly shutdown, 99 jobs gone. Security guard contractor FJC Security Services suddenly lost its contract with the city of New York, 782 jobs gone overnight! P.W. Minor issued a shutdown WARN for its shoe factory in Batavia, 82 jobs gone between now and Xmas. Stationary company Bigname Commerce issued a shutdown WARN for its Amityville operations, 41 jobs gone by Xmas.
Citigroup Says Job Cuts Boost Profitability
Bed Bath and Beyond in Niskayuna is closing
123-year old Luxury retailer Henri Bendel closing (at least 112 jobs gone according to WARN)
DeWitt Pet Supplies Plus store closing
Alto Music closing after more than 50 years
State Farm to close New Hyde Park office, lay off 82 workers
NORTH CAROLINA: Family Dollar to close Matthews HQ, affecting 900 jobs
NORTH DAKOTA: David’s Bridal in Pinehurst Square Mall closing
OHIO: Allpro Parking eliminating 55 jobs in Columbus, mid-November.
OREGON: SHAMROCK FLOWERS AND GIFTS CLOSING AFTER MORE THAN 30 YEARS
PENNSYLVANIA: Schutt Sports issued a shutdown WARN for its ops in Easton, 50 jobs gone between now and Xmas. Uniform company Elbeco issued a shutdown WARN for its Frackville ops, 71 jobs gone by mid-December.
Wentz Hardware store in Emmaus to close after 75 years
RHODE ISLAND: YMCA closing North Kingstown location
SOUTH DAKOTA: TCF Bank Closing Operations Center In Sioux Falls, Laying Off 145 People
TENNESSEE: Rick Terry jewelers closing in Lenoir City
Knoxville’s Soccer Post closing after decade
As stock hovers around $2, Fred’s plans mass layoff
TEXAS: Small Fry closing after 49 years
North Austin ‘Benefits’ Firm To Lay Off Dozens By November
Walmart closing three Neighborhood Market locations in San Antonio
VIRGINIA: Investment company CFA Institute Makes Significant Layoffs despite growth
Dick’s Sporting Goods at Stony Point sets closing date
WASHINGTON: State Farm issued a shutdown WARN for its insurance ops in Tacoma, 269 jobs lost by the end of October!
Aberdeen Salvation Army Store closes
Future of Flight Museum closing
U.S. FOOD CRISIS, September 2018: “SIGNIFICANT CHANGES”
SEARS KMART DEATH SPIRAL, September 2018:IS THIS IT?
U.S. HI-TECH/COMMUNICATIONS BREAKDOWN, September 2018:“INSURMOUNTABLE CHALLENGES”
U.S. INDUSTRIAL/MINING/LOGISTICS layoffs, September 2018:“MANY JOBS WILL BE….ELIMINATED”
U.S. GOVERNMENT SHENANIGANS, September 2018:TAXES, BAD COPS & CRIMINAL MIGRANTS ON THE RISE!
DUMBING DOWN THE U.S.A., September 2018:“PERCEIVED THREAT”
OBAMACARE ACA DEATH SPIRAL, September 2018:“DANGEROUSLY LOW”
DRUGS, THE AMERICAN WAY, September 2018:“…THE ENTIRE COUNTRY MUST FOCUS ON THIS!” “DRUG DEALERS IN ARMANI SUITS”
U.S. RETAIL/BANKING/SERVICE SECTOR COLLAPSE, August 2018:IT’S WORSE THAN YOUR LEADERS WILL ADMIT TO