365 jobs at risk as Morrisons plans to close number of cafes and counters

Yorkshire Post

Morrisons has announced a major overhaul of its store operations as part of its continued transformation plan under boss Rami Baitieh. The retailer said this will mean the closure of 52 cafes, all 18 market kitchens, 17 convenience stores, 13 florists, 35 meat counters, 35 fish counters and four pharmacies. It said the majority of workers affected are expected to be moved into other roles but that 365 workers are at risk of redundancy. #Morrisons

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00:00Hello, I'm Greg Wright of the Yorkshire Post. Major breaking news this lunchtime.

00:06Morrisons has announced a major overhaul of its store operations, which will involve the

00:11closure of 52 cafes, all 18 market kitchens, 17 convenience stores, 13 florists, 35 meat

00:20counters, 35 fish counters and 4 pharmacies. It's said most of the workers affected are

00:27expected to move to other jobs, but 365 workers are at risk of redundancy.

00:35Morrisons said these changes are part of plans to renew and reinvigorate Morrisons.

00:40My name's Greg Wright and I'm the Deputy Business Editor of the Yorkshire Post.

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