Wedgwood: job cuts
- Jobs
- Number not stated
- Announced
- 5 February 2026
- Status
- In consultation
- Reason category
- Falling demand
Wedgwood began a 90-day pause in production in September, blaming low demand, with 70 employees put on temporary leave.
- Costs
In a statement on Thursday, Wedgwood owner Fiskars Group said it was 'committed to continuing this iconic brand's legacy' but also needed to take 'measured steps to align production with demand, manufacturing costs and supply chain evolution'.
- Falling demand
- Where
- Not stated
- Source coverage
- Two or more publisher groups
- Sources
- 2 sources from 2 publisher groups.
Sources
| Publisher | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| BBC News | Wedgwood to cut jobs at Staffordshire's Barlaston factory | 5 February 2026 |
| Stoke Sentinel | Wedgwood announces job losses in 'body blow' for pottery industry | 5 February 2026 |
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