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.

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

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 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,

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,