Smith Drug Company Facility in Spartanburg to Close, 195 Employees to be Laid Off
The Smith Drug Company facility in Spartanburg is permanently closing, leading to the layoff of 195 employees. Layoffs are scheduled to begin on September 30 and continue through February 28.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, July 31, 2026 —
Spartanburg, SC – The Smith Drug Company facility located in Spartanburg will be permanently closing its doors, resulting in the permanent layoff of 195 employees.
The company has announced that the workforce reduction is scheduled to commence on September 30 and will extend through February 28 of the following year.
Details regarding the specific reasons for the facility’s closure were not provided in the summary. The impact on the local economy and the affected employees is expected to be significant.
The Smith Drug Company has not released further information regarding any potential support or severance packages for the departing employees. The timeline for the closure indicates a phased approach to the layoffs over several months.
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