ManufacturingUS

Shutterfly Layoffs

January 2023

Shutterfly announced a layoff affecting 360 employees in January 2023. The company operates in the Manufacturing sector.

People Affected

360

Announced Date

Jan 25, 2023

About

Personalized photo products leader Shutterfly is laying off 360 employees, as confirmed by an internal company email. This latest round of staff reductions, effective by the end of March, follows a previous cut of about 800 employees last year. The layoffs are part of the company's ongoing struggles to stabilize after acquiring Lifetouch in 2018 and going private in 2020, compounded by reported losses of $35-$45 million in Q3 last year. CEO Hilary Schneider cited "choppy times" ahead, attributing the cuts to lackluster consumer spending, rising costs, and lower margins, despite post-pandemic growth plans. The layoffs include 97 positions at its Shakopee, Minnesota warehouse, where photo book production is being transferred to other facilities. This move reflects broader tech industry trends, as companies adjust to economic pressures.