Powell’s Books lays off more than a dozen employees

Powell’s Books Layoffs Hit Store That Banned Andy Ngo - American Faith

Powell’s City of Books, the well-known Portland bookstore that previously banned journalist Andy Ngo’s best-selling book on Antifa, has begun laying off staff as financial struggles deepen. According to an internal email obtained by the Portland Business Journal, 18 positions across departments were cut in July, with more layoffs expected in the coming months. “We will conduct additional layoffs in phases over the next few months and do our best…

Portland’s iconic progressive Powell’s Books announces mass layoffs amid financial hardships

"While many factors impact our financial health, Portland is simply not where we had hoped it would be in its recovery," the owner said.

Powell’s Books lays off more than a dozen employees

The Portland company laid off 18 employees in July, August and September, according to a Powell’s spokesperson. – The Oregonian