Logistics & Shipping · United States
Essendant layoffs
Essendant cut 1,300 jobs in Aug 2026.
Latest event: Aug 2026
People affected
1K
Across tracked announcements
Announcements
1
Aug 2026 → Aug 2026
AI-attributed
0%
Of affected people
The short version
- None of these cuts was publicly blamed on AI.
- That is the 13th largest total among the 20 Logistics & Shipping employers we track.
- We track 227 employers in United States with layoffs since 2022.
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The Staples-owned office supply wholesaler filed WARN notices to cut jobs across six states amid liquidation risk.
Source: Journal Star via AOL
Common questions about Essendant
- How many people has Essendant laid off?
- We have tracked 1 round of cuts at Essendant since Aug 2026. The rounds with a stated headcount add up to 1,300 jobs.
- When was the latest Essendant layoff?
- Aug 2026: 1,300 jobs. The Staples-owned office supply wholesaler filed WARN notices to cut jobs across six states amid liquidation risk.
- Did Essendant blame AI for its layoffs?
- No. None of the 1 round we track was publicly tied to AI by Essendant or in credible reporting.
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