On October 8, 2026, Amazon officially acknowledged a fresh round of layoffs within its retail sector, specifically in the Stores division. This move affects less than 1,000 white-collar workers, with the majority based in the United States, India, and the United Kingdom. These employees play key roles in managing the retail operations of Amazon's e-commerce platform. Notably, these layoffs took place amid the Prime Big Deal Days promotional event, marking the most recent phase in a string of layoffs that have been unfolding since the previous year. To date, the aggregate number of layoffs has surpassed 30,000. A spokesperson for Amazon explained that the restructuring of the Stores business is intended to more effectively propel forward priority projects and strategic goals.
