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Wayfair Layoffs

August 2022

Wayfair announced a layoff affecting 870 employees (5% of its workforce) in August 2022. The company operates in the Retail sector.

Share:
People Affected

870

Percentage

5%

Announced Date

Aug 19, 2022

Company Information

Industry
Retail
Country
DE
Region
Boston
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

Wayfair, the online home furnishings retailer, announced layoffs of 870 employees, representing about 5% of its global workforce of 18,000. The cuts, which include 400 positions in its Boston headquarters, were communicated by CEO Niraj Shah on Friday, January 20, 2023, as the company responded to a quarterly loss and declining sales attributed to shifting consumer spending and high inflation. This move, impacting 10% of its corporate team, triggered a significant 20% drop in Wayfair's stock. The layoffs reflect broader economic challenges and a post-pandemic slowdown in e-commerce demand that surged during the early COVID-19 years.

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