Yankee Candle is closing around 20 stores across North America, as its parent company is laying off more than 900 employees.

Newell Brands, the candlemaker's parent company, announced on Dec. 1 a restructuring plan aimed at streamlining its operations and leaning into automation, digitization, and artificial intelligence. This includes the permanent closure of several brick-and-mortar stores and a 10% reduction of the company's overall workforce.

"This retail optimization aligns the brand’s footprint with modern consumer shopping behaviors and supports its multi-channel growth strategy," Newell Brands said in a statement .

Yankee Candle, founded and based in Western Massachusetts , currently has several store locations across the state.

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