Nespresso cuts up to 178 French jobs, closes Lyon facility
Nespresso plans up to 178 French job cuts and Lyon facility closure from 2027.
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Nestlé Global Cost Reduction Plan
Nestlé announced a global restructuring plan targeting 16,000 job cuts worldwide to reduce costs by over 1 billion euros. Nespresso, a Nestlé subsidiary, will eliminate up to 178 positions in France in marketing and customer service, including closure of its Lyon facility, starting in 2027.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Nestlé announces additional 180 job cuts in France
Nestlé announced in April plans for up to 180 job eliminations in France in support functions, particularly at its headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux (Hauts-de-Seine), and in two research centers located in Tours (Indre-et-Loire) and Lisieux (Calvados).
Nespresso announces up to 178 job cuts in France starting 2027
Nespresso, the coffee brand subsidiary of Swiss giant Nestlé, announced plans to eliminate up to 178 positions in France in its marketing and customer service activities. These cuts are part of a global restructuring plan announced in October 2025 by new CEO Philipp Navratil, which targets 16,000 job eliminations worldwide to reduce group costs by over 1 billion euros starting in 2027.
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Nespresso retail stores and sales teams unaffected by job cuts
Nespresso clarified that the 53 boutiques operating in France and its sales forces will not be impacted by the announced job eliminations. The cuts will specifically target marketing and customer service functions only.
Nespresso closes Lyon customer service facility
Nespresso announced the closure of its Lyon facility dedicated to customer relations services. The consolidation of customer service operations is planned to move to Nespresso France's headquarters in Paris as part of the broader restructuring effort.
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