Wayfair exits German market, cutting 730 jobs amid profitability challenges.

Wayfair, the online furniture retailer, will exit the German market and cut about 730 jobs due to challenges in scaling its market share and improving profitability. The company anticipates restructuring costs between $102 million and $111 million, with plans to reinvest savings in its core initiatives and other international markets like Canada, the UK, and Ireland. CEO Niraj Shah noted weak macroeconomic conditions and high operating costs as key factors for the decision.

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