Walgreens to lay off hundreds of Orlando workers, close distribution center
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Walgreens will lay off hundreds of workers in Orlando employed at a distribution center it plans to close soon.
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The Deerfield, Illinois-based company (Nasdaq: WBA) announced it will cut 324 jobs and close its distribution center at 2455 Premier Row in Orlando by May 17, according to a March 14 notification to the state from the company.
Walgreens said the layoffs are expected to be permanent. Company spokesman Marty Maloney told Orlando Business Journal in an emailed response that the company also is closing a distribution center in Dayville, Connecticut, which will lead to 646 layoffs between the two locations.
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