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Asda Launches Logistics Overhaul Consultations, Putting About 150 Jobs at Risk

The move follows a 4.2% drop in Christmas sales.

Overview

  • The retailer confirmed two live consultations covering transport operations across 21 depots and a separate review of its parcel service.
  • Plans call for eight regional transport hubs with coordinating offices to reduce duplicated tasks, improve flexibility, and cut reliance on agency and haulier support.
  • Asda proposes transferring parcel handling to Evri so roughly 1,200 locations can offer next‑day collection and returns, noting its network processes over 28 million parcels and cannot meet demand.
  • More than 80 management roles and dozens of warehouse positions are among those at risk, with final numbers to be determined through the consultation process.
  • Union GMB says it is representing affected distribution staff in collective consultations and one‑to‑one meetings.