By closing these retail locations, an Amazon spokesperson said the company will be able to focus on its other stores, such as Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go and Amazon Style.
"We remain committed to building great, long-term physical retail experiences and technologies, and we’re working closely with our affected employees to help them find new roles within Amazon,” the spokesperson said in an email.
Affected locations in Community Impact Newspaper's coverage area include those listed below.
- Domain Northside, 11700 Rock Rose Ave., Ste. 150, Austin (Amazon Books)
- Baybrook Mall, 500 Baybrook Mall, Ste. 1034, Friendswood (Amazon Books)
- Stonebriar Centre, 2601 Preston Road, Frisco (Amazon 4-star)
- The Woodlands Mall, 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands (Amazon 4-star)
Amazon said closing dates will vary by location. News of the closures was first reported by Reuters on March 2.
