Vallywag says Apple is going to do layoffs

Cleve Nettles
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March 03, 2009
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We don't put much stock in Valleywag.  When is the last time they were right on an Apple story?  Well, anyway, they say that Apple is going to announce layoffs (mostly to Sales staff) today:

One tipster tells us there are "major layoffs" at Apple. Another writes that "all sales teams have mandatory meetings today" and that "HR booked conference rooms in Cupertino." Is Apple cutting salespeople loose? If so, then Apple's latest product announcements seem like a conveniently timed distraction. Apple CEO Steve Jobs has never been a big believer a corporate sales force, preferring to sell directly to customers online. Al Shipp, Apple's SVP of enterprise sales, quietly left the company in November and was not replaced.

Don't bet the farm on it.

Update: Equally-slightly less unreliable Barron's says no way.

 

Comments (3)

Olternaut (not verified) | March 03, 2009 - 9:57am

I might not bet the farm on it but I might bet some of the cows, chickens and a rooster or two. A VP of sales quietly leaving should be a clue.

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | March 03, 2009 - 10:37am

I call Bull.
Steve is a huge believer in sales teams. He is not a believer in false titles though. If you are hired to sell, then sell, otherwise, you can go...

Apple's increased sales and profits have been due to sales.

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | March 03, 2009 - 12:44pm

i can't stop crying....traggic news