Sainsbury’s is closing 61 cafes and food counters, impacting 3,000 jobs as part of a strategy to save £1 billion over three years
Leicester: Sainsbury’s is making some big changes. They’re shutting down all 61 of their in-store cafes and food counters across the UK. This move is expected to affect around 3,000 jobs. Ouch!
So, why are they doing this? Well, Sainsbury’s wants to save £1 billion over the next three years. They’ve noticed that fewer people are using their cafes and hot food counters. It just makes sense for them to shift gears.
Instead of cafes, they plan to use that space to expand their fresh food options. They think this will better meet what shoppers want these days. It’s all about keeping up with the times, right?
This isn’t the first time Sainsbury’s has cut back on cafes. Last year, they closed 200 of them, which put about 2,000 jobs at risk. They kept 67 cafes open, but now it looks like they’re all going.
Simon Roberts, the CEO, mentioned that they’re focused on making good food accessible and affordable. But with rising costs, tough choices had to be made. They want to keep moving forward, but it’s hard when it means letting people go.
Instead of their own cafes, Sainsbury’s is teaming up with popular coffee brands like Starbucks. Customers seem to prefer that option, so it’s a win-win.
Here’s a list of some locations where cafes will close: Fosse Park, Pontypridd, Rustington, Scarborough, and many more. It’s a long list, and it’s definitely a tough time for those affected.
