Morrisons Faces 365 Jobs at Risk as It Shuts Down Way Too Many Food & Convenience Outlets
Why the Store is Taking a Hard Hit
Morrisons has announced that 365 of its staff could lose their jobs as the supermarket chain plans to close a bunch of its in‑store services—the fresh food counters, charming cafés, quirky florists and even the tiny convenience down‑sells. In plain English, the chain is bleeding cash on these extra services and simply isn’t pulling in enough money to cover the cost.
The Cut‑Backs in Detail
- 52 cafés – the places that promised the perfect that‑milk‑and‑muffin moment
- 35 fish and meat counters – the ones that were supposed to keep your dinner “fresh” when you’re in a rush
- 18 market kitchens – the delicious heart of your Wednesday lunch
- 17 Morrisons Daily convenience stores – the spots that should help you grab that week‑long snack
- 13 florist shops – because flowers turned out to be more expensive than you expected
CEO Rami Baitieh’s Take
“We have to be honest – these extra services just aren’t working out,” Rami Baitieh said. He added, “It’s a necessary part of our plans to renew and reinvigorate” the supermarket, and that the company will funnel money into areas that customers truly love.
He also mentioned, “Although this change might seem small compared to the whole scale of Morrisons, we realise that it will cause some real disruption and uncertainty for our colleagues.” So, more than a footnote in the chain’s financial report, this will actually touch a lot of shoppers’ and workers’ everyday lives.
The Bottom Line
In short, Morrisons is tightening its belt on services that aren’t profitable, risking many jobs in hopes of a stronger future. The company will invest in places that genuinely resonate with people—like grocery aisles and fresh produce. The result? A leaner, more focused supermarket that may—just maybe—provide better experiences for shoppers while keeping the cash flow healthy.
