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Amazon closing fulfillment center on Goose Island, laying off more than 200 employees

Amazon is closing its fulfillment center on Goose Island in River North and laying off 211 employees, the company reported in a state filing Monday.  The company will support affected employees in finding new positions “within Amazon, including at nearby operations sites,” said Sam Stephenson, a spokesperson for Amazon, in a statement Friday.  “We’re always evaluating our network to make sure it fits our business needs and to improve the experience for our employees, customers, and partners,” Stephenson said.

 

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