London Drugs has laid off approximately 80 employees across its stores in British Columbia as part of a retail management restructuring aimed at improving the company's long-term competitiveness. According to an internal memo, the cuts primarily affected full-time and part-time supervisory roles, with leadership citing rising operating costs and increasing competition in the retail sector as key reasons for the decision.

The layoffs come during a challenging period for the Richmond-based retailer, following recent store closures in Vancouver and the aftermath of last year's cyberattack. Employees have described low morale and growing uncertainty about the company's future, while London Drugs says it is committed to supporting affected staff through the transition.

The move reflects broader pressures facing Canada's retail industry, where businesses are adapting to changing consumer habits, higher costs, and slower economic growth. While layoffs remain concentrated in specific sectors like retail and technology, they highlight the increasingly competitive Canadian job market, where employers are focusing on cost efficiency while workers face greater uncertainty and a need to remain adaptable.

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Daniel Chai’s original article, “'Morale is low': Layoffs hit London Drugs as B.C. employees are impacted” was published in Daily Hive News on July 17, 2026. Read the Full Daily Hive News story.

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