Morrisons to cut 2,600 jobs

MORRISONS supermarket chain has announced plans to cut 2,600 jobs as part of a management shake-up.

The grocer said the changes were the “next steps” in its modernisation programme as it announced it had started discussions today with staff about a simpler management structure.

Dalton Philips, chief executive, said: “This is the right time to modernise the way our stores are managed. These changes will improve our focus on customers and lead to simpler, smarter ways of working.

“We know that moving to the new management structure will mean uncertainty for our colleagues and we will be supporting them through the process.”

This year, 1,000 jobs will be created in Morrisons M local convenience stores and an additional 3,000 in new supermarkets, the group said.

Morrisons said it will look to offer displaced colleagues the opportunity to work in these growing businesses.