On November 25, 2025, it was reported that Apple Inc. had laid off dozens of employees in sales - related positions, a move that reverberated across multiple global markets. The layoffs predominantly affected the retail and corporate sales teams, with certain teams bearing the brunt more severely than others. Nevertheless, the company has kept mum on the exact number of employees let go.

This strategic adjustment is geared towards optimizing the sales team's structure. By doing so, Apple aims to eliminate any overlapping job responsibilities within the team. Moreover, it plans to channel more sales through third - party distributors as a cost - cutting measure. Employees who found themselves affected by these layoffs have been duly notified through internal channels. They now have the option to apply for new positions within the company or opt to receive severance packages.

An Apple spokesperson clarified that this move is essentially a realignment of the sales team. The goal is to expand the company's reach to a wider customer base. The spokesperson also emphasized that only a relatively small number of positions have been impacted. Interestingly, these layoffs come at a time when Apple's revenue is on a meteoric rise, with the company projecting record - breaking sales for the December quarter.