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Wayfair Layoffs

January 2025

Wayfair announced a layoff affecting 730 employees (3% of its workforce) in January 2025. The company operates in the Retail sector.

People Affected

730

Percentage

Announced Date

Jan 10, 2025

About

Wayfair, the online home goods retailer, is laying off up to 730 employees, representing about 3% of its global workforce, as it exits the German market. The decision, announced in late 2024, stems from the challenges of scaling profitably in Germany, where weak macroeconomic conditions and limited brand awareness made growth a costly, long-term endeavor. The company will reallocate these resources toward initiatives with stronger returns, such as expanding its physical retail presence. Approximately half of the affected corporate, customer service, and warehouse employees may retain their jobs if they relocate to other company hubs like London or Boston.