Amazon confirmed the layoffs of about 200 employees in its North America Stores division. The layoffs include roles in fashion, fitness, and other areas. The stores division includes private label brands,

The e-commerce giant said it is cutting a small number of roles after a routine evaluation of its team structures and ability to “move fast.”

Amazon has confirmed plans to slash 200 jobs within its North America Stores (NAS) team, which will impact jobs in multiple divisions across the U.S.

The e-commerce giant has encountered difficulties in the apparel sector, as many consumers prefer trying on items before buying, which has led to expensive returns.

Amazon is laying off employees in its North America Stores division, impacting roughly 200 employees across the U.S., the company confirmed Thursday.

Amazon is cutting about 200 jobs in its Fashion and Fitness division as part of a restructuring to improve innovation and customer focus. The layoffs, which mainly affected San Diego-based employees,