Amazon has confirmed a new round of job cuts, primarily affecting its Stores division, with fewer than 1,000 white-collar employees being laid off in the U.S., India, and the U.K. These reductions affect roles in customer service, marketplace support, and engineering within Amazon’s retail operations.
The decision is part of a strategy to realign the Stores business with current priorities, following the elimination of approximately 30,000 corporate jobs last year as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reduce costs. This latest restructuring comes amid a focus on increasing investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Employees have expressed uncertainty regarding severance, internal job opportunities, and whether further layoffs might occur. Meanwhile, some teams are adjusting their planning due to anticipated changes in priorities.
Amazon is also reaching out to former employees for openings in its AWS and AI sectors, indicating a shift in talent direction. Notably, these cuts are happening during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days promotional event, highlighting the timing of the restructuring efforts.
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