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Amazon Makes Fresh Job Cuts, Mainly in Retail Division

Fewer than 1,000 workers were affected as Amazon reshaped customer service, marketplace support and engineering roles, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Summary by The Economic Times
Amazon has confirmed recent job cuts affecting employees in its Stores unit during a major sales event. The layoffs are part of a series of reductions following a larger workforce decrease that started last year. A spokesperson indicated the adjustments aim to align better with the companys priorities and efficiency. Jeff Bezos attributed the ongoing job losses to overhiring during the pandemic.

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Amazon job cuts: Fewer than 1,000 workers affected in latest layoffs

Amazon cuts fewer than 1,000 white-collar jobs, primarily in its Stores unit, with employees in the US, India and UK affected.

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Amazon makes fresh job cuts, mainly in retail division

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 7 : Amazon confirmed on Wednesday it had cut what it said were a small number of jobs, primarily in its Stores unit which oversees the main e-commerce website. The layoffs to its retail unit coincide with one of Amazon's biggest shopping days, which it calls Prime Big Deal Days. The promot

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Amazon employees hit by fresh job cuts across several teams

Amazon faces new layoffs affecting seller support, engineering, and customer service amid its cost overhaul and AI investments.

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BizToc broke the news on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
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