Overview
- The October reductions were made across the organization and were not limited to retail stores.
- Most of the eliminated positions were in management and business services across departments.
- This marks the fourth round of staff cuts since July, bringing reported year-to-date reductions to 31 positions.
- Earlier rounds in July, August, and September affected a combined 18 roles.
- Powell’s said it has no further staffing changes to share, and the family-owned bookseller continues to operate its flagship downtown store, other Portland locations, an airport outlet, and a city warehouse.