Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling has announced the permanent closure of its Ventura Distribution Center in Southern California, ending a relationship with the city that has lasted for more than a century [1]. The company issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice on May 8, providing the legally required 60-day advance notice to employees ahead of the major layoff and facility closure [1]. The last day of operations at the Ventura plant will be July 10 [1].
The closure will affect 85 employees, with 78 expected to be reassigned to other Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling (RCCB) facilities in Southern California [1]. The company stated that affected employees may also apply for open roles within RCCB and its sister companies [1]. The positions impacted include drivers, fleet mechanics, merchandisers, and customer growth representatives [1].
This move follows other recent closures by Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling in California, including the shutdown of the American Canyon plant in August 2025, which resulted in 135 layoffs, and the closure of the Salinas plant in the same month after more than seventy years of operation [1].
The Coca-Cola Co. (KO) stock was last priced at $80.95, up $0.47 or 0.59% on the day [1]. No specific market reaction or analyst commentary regarding the Ventura closure was mentioned in the article [1].
CONCLUSION
The closure of the Ventura Distribution Center marks the end of Coca-Cola's century-long presence in the city and is part of a broader trend of facility consolidations in California. While 85 jobs are affected, most employees are expected to be reassigned, and the company's stock showed a modest gain. The market impact appears limited, with no major analyst reactions reported.