From Barchart: 2024-04-03 15:33:15

Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing division of Amazon, is planning workforce downsizing. Layoffs target physical stores technology and sales/marketing departments. AWS spokesperson cites need to streamline for key strategic focus. Company supports affected employees in transitioning to new roles. Shift in focus due to sales growth slowdown and market changes.

AWS layoffs coincide with decision to discontinue cashierless checkout systems in U.S. Fresh stores. Teams impacted oversee technologies like Just Walk Out and Amazon One. Move follows series of 27,000 job cuts initiated by Amazon since late 2022. Affected employees to receive pay, benefits, and severance packages.



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