EBay to lay off 9% of workforce in push to simplify operations
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- ✓EBay will lay off about 1,000 employees, representing 9% of its workforce, to simplify operations.
- ✓CEO Jamie Iannone said, "Our strategy is working," as the company shifts focus toward luxury goods and collectibles.
- ✓This follows a previous cut of 800 jobs in February.
Story at a Glance
- Category
- BUSINESS
- Reported By
- The Economic Times
- Reading Speed
- 2 Minute(s)
- Market Focus
- India Economy
Synopsis
EBay will lay off about 1,000 employees, representing 9% of its workforce, to streamline operations. The company previously reduced its staff by 800 positions in February to improve efficiency. EBay is focusing on authenticated luxury goods, collectibles, and refurbished products, which have attracted higher-paying consumers. The recent acquisition of fashion resale platform Depop has also strengthened eBay's market position. EBay plans to report its latest earnings next week.
EBay will lay off about 9% of its workforce as the online marketplace looks to simplify operations and shift resources to its fastest-growing areas, CEO Jamie Iannone told staff in a memo that was reviewed by Reuters.
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