Morrisons Announces Closures of 52 Cafes and 17 Stores in Restructuring Plan

The supermarket chain will cut over 170 in-store services, affecting 365 jobs, as part of efforts to manage rising costs and reduce debt.

Morrisons will close 52 cafes, 17 convenience stores, 18 Market Kitchens, 13 florists, 35 meat counters, 35 fish counters, and 4 pharmacies over the next few months.
The closures are expected to put 365 employees at risk of redundancy, though most affected workers are likely to be redeployed within the company.
The restructuring aims to address significant cost pressures and focus investments on areas that customers value most, according to CEO Rami Baitiéh.
Morrisons plans to work with third-party providers to introduce specialist offerings in some locations where services are being discontinued.
The move reflects broader cost-cutting trends in the UK retail sector, with competitors like Sainsbury’s also implementing similar measures in response to economic challenges.