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Amazon: 494 jobs cut

July 24, 2026United StatesRetail & E-commerceAmazon

Amazon has announced plans to temporarily lay off 494 employees at its fulfillment center in Port St. Lucie, Florida, due to a $200 million renovation. The facility is expected to close on September 17, 2026, and reopen in late 2028.

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