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Amazon Fresh Is Laying off Hundreds of Store Workers

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Amazon Fresh is laying off hundreds of “zone leads,” who manage specific sections of its grocery stores, according to reports. The decision is seen as a cost-cutting measure, and affected workers were informed that their jobs were being eliminated. Amazon Fresh has been facing challenges, with some store closures and a pause in new openings…

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