In 2022, Amazon migrated Comixology into an app on Kindle that saw readers pushback over its user experience. 'S-team and I are deeply aware that these role eliminations are difficult for people, and we don’t take these decisions lightly or underestimate how much they might affect the lives of those who are impacted.'Īmazon acquired Comixology in 2014 when the service operated on Amazon's platform and independently. 'This year’s review has been more difficult given the uncertain economy and that we’ve hired rapidly over the last several years,' Jassy explained in a public statement about the companywide downsizing. At that time, Jassy said more companywide cuts would come in 2023 and specifically pointed to pending cuts in its Store division, which includes Comixology. Therefore we've determined that we need to take further steps to improve our cost structure so we can keep investing in the customer experience that attracts customers to Amazon and grows our business,' the memo reads.Įarlier this year, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced that staff cuts across Amazon were coming as part of the company's efforts to prioritize 'what matters most to customers and the long-term health of our businesses.' In November, Amazon eliminated an unspecified number of positions in its Books group. 'As we head into 2023, we remain in uncertain economic times. Longest job I ever had, one of the best experiences I've been through,' he wrote.Ī mix of supply chain delays, inflation and labor shortages caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has been rough on the company's store operations, the memo cited. He then began thanking his fellow colleagues who were also facing layoffs. 'They got me too,' shared one Twitter user who was reportedly a part of the staff let go. While some Comixology staff members were have already been laid off, others were given notice that their positions would be eliminated by the end of summer. Staff immediately affected by the layoffs were reportedly locked out of work accounts, and were unable to access information about the terms of their severance.

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