ConsumerUS

iRobot Layoffs

February 2023

iRobot announced a layoff affecting 85 employees (7% of its workforce) in February 2023. The company operates in the Consumer sector.

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Feb 13, 2023

About

Roomba maker iRobot is laying off approximately 85 employees, representing about 7% of its workforce of 1,254. Announced in February 2023, these cuts are part of a broader effort to reduce costs amid challenging market conditions, including muted orders and a $84.1 million loss in the fourth quarter. This follows a previous round of layoffs in August 2022 and occurs while the company awaits regulatory approval for its $1.7 billion acquisition by Amazon. The move aligns iRobot with other tech firms trimming staff due to economic pressures like rising interest rates and slowing consumer demand.