There have been 100 layoffs at an unexpected company in Maryland, according to new WARN data.
One of SpartanNash’s heritage distributions in Prince George’s County, which it bought over ten years ago in a $1.3 billion deal, will be shuttered. The company is based in Michigan.
Now, as of September 30, the Grand Rapids-based company, which has a retail and wholesale arm, intends to close its Landover plant.
Their notification to the Maryland Department of Labor on worker adjustments and retraining states that 141 individuals will be affected by the layoffs.
A corporate spokeswoman stated, “As part of our continuous improvement, we regularly evaluate our supply chain network to identify ways to operate more efficiently and effectively.”
Our ability to grow and better serve our clients has been enhanced by the modifications we’ve implemented to our work processes.
Assuring a seamless transition for our Associates and customers is our top priority.
Based on what the representative said, the company is shifting the workload from Landover to its other distribution sites along the East Coast.
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Disputes are ongoing, but the company is reportedly offering affected workers jobs at other locations if they so want. This is according to Biz Journals.
Terminations in Maryland in the year 2024.
Which other Maryland businesses have laid off employees recently?
A few companies that have recently laid off workers in Maryland this year are listed below:
- The company Frederick Delights, Inc. laid off sixty-three workers on June 19th.
- A Mini WillScot Mobile. 32 layoffs were announced on July 5th.
- On May 30th, Transdev, Inc. announced 498 layoffs.
- Sixth of June saw 408 layoffs at First Transit, Inc.
- We are Sodexo. forty-six positions were eliminated on June 30.
