Seattle businesses are struggling with reduced foot traffic and revenue in the wake of ongoing tech layoffs, including Amazon's cut of nearly 2,200 jobs announced on January 29, 2026, according to FOX 13 Seattle. Spice on Curve, for example, has seen its monthly sales plummet from $40,000 to $12,000, FOX 13 Seattle reported. The restaurant attributes this decline to the loss of Amazon customers, highlighting how tech sector instability directly impacts the broader local economy. Economic Diversi