Zulily will lay off more than 500 employees as part of its decision to close fulfillment centers in Lockbourne, Ohio, and McCarran, Nev., according to a new filings with state employment offices.
- GeekWire reported Thursday that Zulily closing three offices, including the two warehouses and its headquarters in Seattle, where 292 employees will be affected.
- The layoffs and closures will begin Feb. 7, according state filings. The Ohio facility closure impacts 274 employees; the Nevada facility closure impacts 273 employees.
- Los Angeles-based private equity firm Regent acquired Zulily in May from QVC parent Qurate. Since then, the online retailer went through two separate rounds of layoffs and downsized its Seattle headquarters. It is also facing lawsuits from vendors alleging unpaid invoices.
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Editor’s note: Story updated with employment data from the state of Nevada.
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