Overview
- The programme targets 17 Morrisons Daily stores, about 51-52 cafés, all 18 Market Kitchen counters, 13 florists and 4 in‑store pharmacies, plus 35 meat and 35 fish counters.
- Most convenience store closures have already occurred, with remaining cafés, Market Kitchens, pharmacies and florists set to close or be re‑allocated before the end of the year.
- The company says hundreds of roles are affected, with some employees to be redeployed and others facing redundancy.
- Chief executive Rami Baitiéh framed the changes as necessary where usage is low or costs are out of line and as part of a plan to modernise the business.
- Morrisons plans to use third‑party specialists to replace some closed counters or cafés, with impacted sites listed across England, Scotland and Wales.