Guardian23 Sep 2022 11:16
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/sep/23/madecom-plans-to-cut-a-third-of-staff-as-it-seeks-buyer-or-investment
“In order to extend the group’s cash runway further, the board has concluded that costs must be reduced further and a process has commenced to implement additional cost reductions, including a strategic headcount review, within the next few weeks,” Made.com said.
The company is also consolidating its supply chain in Europe and Vietnam, closing its operations in China, and reducing its warehouse capacity because of lower levels of consumer demand. Customer service will be outsourced to a third party.
“Whatever happens, it looks like existing shareholders may be wiped out or be left with a mere fraction of their original investment,” Mould said.