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AI Layoff News Sparks ‘AI Washing’ Worries

February 01, 2026
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Amazon Job Cuts Deliver Another Blow to Seattle Area’s Tech Workforce
Personnel // January 30, 2026

Amazon’s job cuts announced this week delivered another blow to the tech labor force in the company’s headquarters city of Seattle, which was already losing jobs, Bloomberg reported Friday (Jan. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Home Depot Cuts 800 Jobs in Technology Organization and Other Corporate Teams
Retail // January 28, 2026

Home Depot is cutting 800 roles in its technology organization and other corporate teams, CNBC reported Wednesday (Jan. 28), citing a company spokesperson. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs in Broad Organizational Restructuring
Amazon // January 28, 2026

Amazon said Wednesday (Jan. 28) that it is cutting roughly 16,000 jobs across its global workforce, marking one of the largest headcount reductions in the company’s history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Nike to Cut 775 Distribution Center Jobs While Increasing Use of Automation
Retail // January 26, 2026

Nike plans to cut 775 employees, primarily from its distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi, as it accelerates its use of automation at those centers, CNBC reported Monday (Jan. 26), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Beyond the Numbers: Decoding the JOLT Report’s Impact on Consumer Spending

December 03, 2024
Earlier this year, PYMNTS Intelligence found that only a minority of workers surveyed — at 20% — said that it was “very or extremely” likely that they’d switch jobs in the next year. At the same time, we noted that 83% of consumers eyed 2024 with concerns about the economy. Only 38% of consumers said […]

Contradictions Rule as AI Meets the Future of Work

February 13, 2024
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of work is crowded and a bit confusing these days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Walmart Aims to Be an AI Concierge as Amazon Expands Buy With Prime

January 12, 2024
From Walmart looking to be a personal shopping concierge to Amazon expanding its Buy with Prime to more platforms and leveraging tech to help consumers manage their healthcare, the two...

Consumers Now Want Digital in Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, Study Finds

March 29, 2023
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AI Layoff News Sparks ‘AI Washing’ Worries

February 01, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly large role in corporate layoff announcements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Amazon Job Cuts Deliver Another Blow to Seattle Area’s Tech Workforce

January 30, 2026
Amazon’s job cuts announced this week delivered another blow to the tech labor force in the company’s headquarters city of Seattle, which was already losing jobs, Bloomberg reported Friday (Jan. 30). Get...

Home Depot Cuts 800 Jobs in Technology Organization and Other Corporate Teams

January 28, 2026
Home Depot is cutting 800 roles in its technology organization and other corporate teams, CNBC reported Wednesday (Jan. 28), citing a company spokesperson. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs in Broad Organizational Restructuring

January 28, 2026
Amazon said Wednesday (Jan. 28) that it is cutting roughly 16,000 jobs across its global workforce, marking one of the largest headcount reductions in the company’s history. Get the Full...