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,

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

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 (NASDAQ:AMZN) is cutting jobs in its Fashion and Fitness group, Business Insider reported Thursday, citing internal messages seen by the news outlet. An Amazon spokesperson told Business Insider the role eliminations affect roughly 200 employees across the country.