AUGUST 12, 2023 — 246 LAYOFFS IN SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA IN COMING PLANT CLOSURE
The company has announced plans to shutter its Shakopee, Minnesota manufacturing facility and lay off 246 employees within the next year.
According to a company statement, “This decision was carefully considered as part of our strategy to strengthen our overall business operations and consolidate production into our larger manufacturing hub locations. We fully recognize the impact this decision will have on our dedicated employees, their families, and the Shakopee community. While it was a difficult choice, we remain committed to supporting our employees during this transition.”
MAY 11, 2023 — SPOONFLOWER OPERATION CLOSING WITH LAYOFFS IN DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
The company has announced that it is closing its Spoonflower production facility in Durham, North Carolina, and laying off 106 employees.
According to a statement filed with the State of North Carolina, “Production operations currently performed at the facility in Durham will be transferred to other existing Shutterfly facilities over the coming months. As a result, all jobs at the Durham production facility will be eliminated and employment separations will occur from July 7, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Most employees will separate on July 7, 2023, or July 28, 2023. A few employees will remain employed through December 31, 2023, at which time the building will be closed.”
JANUARY 27, 2023 — 360 LAYOFFS
"In light of challenging and uncertain economic conditions, we conducted a thorough review of our cost and organizational structure resulting in a workforce reduction of approximately 360 roles. This was a difficult decision made with great care, and we are grateful for the many lasting contributions these colleagues have made."
FEBRUARY 27, 2020 — Original post…
Redwood City-based Shutterfly, the online printing company, has announced that it will be laying off 153 employees in its Redwood City headquarters and relocating approximately 100 marketing jobs to the offices of the company’s subsidiary Lifetouch located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. According to notices filed with the state, 66 jobs will be eliminated, and 87 positions transferred out of state. The Redwood City offices will remain open and serve as the base of Shutterfly's CEO and many of its senior executives.
According to a company spokesperson, “Since our acquisition of Lifetouch in 2018, we have made progress integrating the teams. Additionally, Shutterfly is excited about the strong talent in the Twin Cities market, especially across marketing and merchandising.”
Shutterfly is owned by private equity firm, Apollo Global Management, which purchased the company in 2019 for $2.7 billion.
The company has been experiencing consumer headwinds since many individuals choose to share their photos, mainly from smartphones, on social media or by email, rather than printing them or building albums. This is yet another company that may be transitioning out of California due to high taxes, salaries, and living expenses.
Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?
