Candles and lights are typically a festive part of the holiday season but, this year, Yankee Candle has little reason to celebrate.

Its parent company, Newell Brands, has announced that it will lay off over 900 employees worldwide—about 10% of its professional and clerical workforce.

Layoffs in the U.S. will mostly occur this month, while international employees—like those from countries with greater worker protections—will see layoffs take place through 2026, “subject to local law and consultation requirements.”

Newell Brands also owns Oster, Rubbermaid, Elmers, and Sharpie, among others.

Some Yankee Candle stores will shutter by January 2026

Newell Brands is also closing approximately 20 Yankee Candle stores across the U.S. and Canada.

According to Newell Brands, these stores make

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