Staples Plans Layoffs in New Jersey ☹ As part of a restructuring effort and after receiving billions in loans, office products giant Staples is eliminating 124 positions at its retail stores in New Jersey. The layoffs are set to take effect on August 16 at various unspecified locations across the state. A spokesperson for the company clarified that these workforce reductions are not related to the closure of any specific New Jersey store.
Staples, founded in 1986, has been adjusting its store structure to better support services, product offerings, and customer needs. While some positions are being eliminated, the company is creating new roles and encouraging affected employees to apply for other open positions within the organization to retain as many team members as possible.