# Layoffs at Converse, More Layoffs at Nike

**URL:** <https://community.theschmatte.com/t/layoffs-at-converse-more-layoffs-at-nike/3845>\
**Category:** LAYOFFS/HIRING FREEZES\
**Created:** [May 14, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/layoffs-at-converse-more-layoffs-at-nike/3845 "2024-05-14T21:43:13Z")\
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**Author:** ![grandpoobah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ed655f/32.png) [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\
**Post date:** [May 14, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/layoffs-at-converse-more-layoffs-at-nike/3845/1 "2024-05-14T21:43:13Z")

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> **[Converse Reveals Job Cuts as Nike Inc. Layoffs Continue](https://footwearnews.com/business/retail/converse-job-cuts-nike-layoffs-1203638301/)**
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> The moves are part of Nike’s previously announced layoffs.

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**Author:** ![grandpoobah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ed655f/32.png) [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2024, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/layoffs-at-converse-more-layoffs-at-nike/3845/2 "2024-05-17T14:16:16Z")

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From Sneaker Freaker…

_On Monday and Tuesday, Converse employees prepared for further layoffs as part of Team Swoosh’s cost cutting plans. Converse trimmed staff numbers earlier this week, with insider sources mentioning the apparel and accessories teams were the two arms largely affected so far. This year, Nike plan to slash two per cent of their workforce, as they ‘edit, shift and divest less critical work to create greater focus and capacity for what matters most’, according to Swoosh CEO John Donahoe._