Pharmacy giant Walgreens Co. will close a distribution center in Killingly, Connecticut, later this year, laying off hundreds of employees, according to a notice filed with the state labor department.
Walgreens will layoff 322 employees at the distribution center in the Dayville section beginning May 17, according to a WARN notice filed with the state on March 14.
Walgreens said the decision is part of a larger plan to streamline its distribution center network “to help build business momentum and improve the efficiency of our operations,”
Walgreens said the layoffs are expected to be permanent.
The pharmacy chain said employees losing their jobs will be given the chance to participate in the on-site career fairs and outplacement services to help find new employment.
Walgreens could not be immediately reached for further comment.
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