Layoffs

Business

Donald Trump Using 1,300 Philly Layoffs As Campaign Fodder

Back in January, I broke a sad news story about Cardone Industries announcing more than 1,300 layoffs, as the company plans to ship jobs from Northeast Philly to Matamoros, […]

Business

1,300 Layoffs for Northeast Philly’s Cardone Industries

Cardone Industries plans to lay off more than 1,300 workers in Philadelphia. Cardone is an auto parts re-manufacturer, meaning it re-engineers parts for cars and trucks to […]

Business

Walmart Closing Hundreds of Stores

For years, Walmart seemed to be a company in rapid growth mode. With 11,600 stores worldwide, there seems to be a Walmart close by no matter […]

Business

Macy’s to Close Suburban Square Location

The Macy’s at Suburban Square in Ardmore, Pa. is closing in the spring. Opened in 1930, the 102,000-square-foot store employed 74 associates who will soon be […]

Business

Northeast Philly Factory to Close

Update (1 p.m. on Dec. 22): A representative from the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry said the plant closure will result in 110 layoffs.   […]

Business

784 Layoffs at Embroiled Mail-Order Pharmacy

After multiple reports that mail-order pharmacy Philidor Rx Services used questionable tactics to get insurance companies to pay for the drugs it dispensed, the company is […]

Business

515 Layoffs Coming to Montgomery County

Two Montgomery County businesses have announced layoffs, and 515 people are set to lose their jobs permanently. Quad/Graphics is closing its plant in East Greenville, Pa., […]

City Life

Big Layoffs to Hit Inquirer, Daily News, Philly.com

Philadelphia Media Network will lay off 46 members of the Newspaper Guild, the guild notified members Monday afternoon. Journalists at the company — which owns […]

Business

QVC Laying Off 147 Workers

QVC, the West Chester-based retail sales behemoth, is laying off 147 workers — mainly holding warehouse jobs. It’s the result of the company permanently closing its […]

Business

Amoroso Laying Off 200, Closing Long-Running Southwest Philly Plant

Amoroso’s Baking Co. is laying off 200 workers and closing its long-standing Southwest Philadelphia facility. The company will now make its bread and rolls in Bellmawr, […]

Business

St. Joe’s Laying Off 172

St. Joseph’s University submitted documentation to the state saying it plans to lay off 172 employees by September 30. The employees are part of the university’s Telephonic […]

Business

Superfresh, Pathmark Closures Mean 1,000 Layoffs and Counting

The bankruptcy of supermarket chain A&P is already being felt in the Philadelphia region. With nine local Superfresh and Pathmark stores set for closure, the layoffs […]

Business

Laying Off Jewish Exponent Staff a Necessary Evil

Sometimes, tough business decisions need to be made. There’s no denying that the Jewish Exponent was in serious financial trouble over the past 10 years […]

Business

720 Layoffs at Chester County Aircraft Maker

While consumers may celebrate low oil prices for making it cheaper at the gas pump, it’s ripple effects will cost 720 people in Chester County their jobs. Sikorsky has […]

Business

BizFeed: Bank Plans Philly Layoffs; Google, Facebook Test Payment Systems

1. Big Bank Plans Philly Layoffs The News: Wells Fargo is laying off 89 people in Philadelphia in July. The layoffs affect the bank’s legal order […]