National Candle Maker Plans to Close Stores, Lay Off Staff

National candle maker plans to close stores, lay off staff

The company reported sales were down 7% year over year for the third quarter as tariffs continue to hurt the company.

National Retailer Closing 20 Locations, Laying Off 900 Workers: What It Means For IL

There are 10 stores in Illinois that could be affected by the closures.

Yankee Candle to close 20 stores, parent company laying off 900 workers

About 20 Yankee Candle stores are set to close across North America, according to the brand's parent company. Here's what we know.

Sharpie Maker Cutting 900 Jobs to Strengthen Competitiveness

The company that makes brands such as Sharpie, Mr. Coffee, Yankee Candle, and Graco said Monday it will slim its workforce to be more competitive. The post Sharpie Maker Cutting 900 Jobs to Strengthen Competitiveness appeared first on Breitbart.

Yankee Candle to close nearly two dozen stores under cost-cutting plan

Nearly two dozen Yankee Candle stores in the U.S. and Canada will close in early 2026 as parent company Newell Brands rolls out what it calls a global productivity plan.The company said the plan includes cutting about 10% of its workforce, or roughly 900 employees.RELATED STORY | Holiday shoppers defy economic uncertainty with billions spent on Black FridayNewell did not disclose which Yankee Candle locations will be affected by the closures.Yan…

Yankee Candle parent company announces layoffs, 20 store closures

The parent company of Yankee Candle, Rubbermaid and Sharpie said Dec. 1 that it will layoff approximately 10% of its professional employees.