Shutterfly plans to close Shakopee plant, lay off 246 workers

SHAKOPEE, Minn. – Shutterfly plans to close its manufacturing facility in Shakopee next year.  

The digital printing company notified the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development about the plant’s permanent closure and the layoff of all 246 workers.  

Officials say the layoffs will begin in October and the warehouse will shut down in late June. 

“We fully recognize the impact this decision will have on our dedicated employees, their families, and the Shakopee community,” Shutterfly said in a statement. 

The company blames “challenging and uncertain economic conditions.”