Ohio Hit by Job Losses as Local Company Sheds Shopping Centers Nationwide

Ohio Workers Face Layoffs as National Restructuring Triggers Job Losses

Washington Prime Group (WPG), the Ohio based owner of Polaris Fashion Place, is set to lay off 139 employees at its Columbus headquarters as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations and reduce its portfolio of shopping centers nationwide. The layoffs, which will take place between June 2 and March 31, 2026, include seven senior vice presidents and 11 vice presidents, according to a required notice filed with the state of Ohio.

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