Overview

• Latest reports publish the affected locations nationwide, including 13 cafes in Scotland.
• Coverage differs on the total number of closures, with articles citing either 52 or 54 cafes.
• Cuts extend beyond cafes to 13 florists, 35 meat counters, 35 fish counters, four pharmacies, and all 18 market kitchens.
• The restructuring has led to thousands of job losses, and Morrisons says it aims to redeploy affected staff where possible.
• Financial context shows a return to reported profit, boosted by asset sales such as petrol forecourts, alongside competitive pressures from Aldi and sector peers reducing in‑store hospitality.