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Published Dec 28, 2025
Newell Brands is laying off approximately 900 employees—around 10% of its professional and clerical workforce—as part of a global productivity plan. The company, owner of Sharpie, Yankee Candle, and Rubbermaid, will also close about 20 Yankee Candle stores. U.S. layoffs begin in December, with international cuts through 2026, aiming for $110–130 million in annual savings
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