Morrisons is closing 52 cafes and 17 convenience stores as part of a strategic shift to improve financial performance amidst fierce competition from discount rivals like Aldi. This move, affecting around 365 jobs, aims to streamline operations and redirect investments towards areas that will better serve customer needs. Key in-store services will also be cut, including meat and fish counters and pharmacies. The closures, expected to occur in the coming months, reflect a broader trend in the grocery sector, where supermarkets are adapting their services to remain competitive and relevant.
Morrisons is closing 52 cafes and 17 convenience stores, putting hundreds of jobs at risk, as aims to redirect funds to growth areas.
The chain has been pressured by discount rivals, with Aldi surpassing it as the UK's fourth largest supermarket chain in 2022.
Most staff affected are expected to be redeployed, but about 365 jobs are at risk. The changes aim to renew and reinvigorate Morrisons.
CEO Rami Baitieh stated, 'The changes we are announcing today are a necessary part of our plans to renew and reinvigorate Morrisons.'
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