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description: "Verizon is restructuring by selling 274 corporate-owned retail stores to franchise operators and cutting approximately 3,000 jobs, including 500 corporate positions. This move aims to reduce costs and optimize operations amid intense competition from AT&T and T-Mobile in the saturated telecom market."
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# Verizon to sell 274 stores, cut 500 corporate jobs

Major store sell-off: Verizon will transfer 274 corporate-owned retail stores to franchise operators, retaining about 1,000 under its ownership. Job cuts continue: About 3,000 positions will be affected, including 2,500 retail roles and 500 corporate jobs, following previous large-scale layoffs. Competitive market pressures: The restructuring aims to cut costs and optimize operations as Verizon battles AT&T and T-Mobile in a saturated telecom market.

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