4 Ohio Companies Announce Layoffs At End Of November

COLUMBUS, OH — A major retailer and hotel group announced layoffs as November came to a close.

The Ascena Retail Group announced layoffs in its Tween Brands and Catherine Stores, while the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel also announced layoffs. Core Composites Cincinnati, a manufacturer in southern Ohio will lose 99 employees after a major client moved away from Ohio.

The majority of the Ascena layoffs come from the Tween Brands, where 127 employees will be laid off. In a letter to the state, the company said the layoffs would be final by Jan. 24, 2021.

The Renaissance Hotel Management Company blamed COVID-19 for its own layoffs.

"Since the coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis began, the hospitality industry has faced many unprecedented challenges. A careful review of recent business forecasts shows that challenging business conditions, including event cancellations and low occupancy, will extend into 2021 and beyond," the company said in a letter.

• Tween Brands, Inc. and Ascena Retail Group in New Albany — 127 employees
• Renaissance Hotel Management Company (Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel) in Columbus — 63 employees
• Ascena Retail Group, Catherine Stores in Columbus — 1 employee
• Core Composites Cincinnati in Batavia — 99 employees