Macy’s to lay off nearly 1,000 at Connecticut fulfillment center

Core Insights - Macy's is laying off 993 employees due to the closure of its fulfillment center in Cheshire, Connecticut, as per a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notice dated January 13 [1] - The layoffs will occur in phases based on employees' shifts and classifications, with specific termination dates outlined for different operational roles [2][3] - The company is undergoing these changes as part of its "Bold New Chapter" plan, aiming for $235 million in cost savings this year [6] Layoff Details - The fulfillment center in Cheshire has two locations, and job eliminations will be phased as follows: - Night operations and talent acquisition: March 14, 2026 - Weekend part-time operations: April 4, 2026 - Day part-time operations: April 4, 2026 - Weekend full-time operations: August 1, 2026 - Day full-time operations: August 29, 2026 - Maintenance and asset protection roles will remain until April 16, 2027, for decommissioning [3][4] Additional Context - Macy's did not specify the reason for the closure, which is part of a broader trend as another WARN filing indicated the shutdown of a distribution center in South Windsor affecting 57 employees [5] - The company is also planning to close a fulfillment center in Oklahoma in the spring [5]