Menu
10/01/2006
Morrisons to cut 1,600 jobs
Supermarket chain Morrisons has announced that it is cutting 1,600 jobs with the closure of two depots.
The company announced that it would close the two depots at Aylesford in Kent and in Bristol, because it had been left with too many distribution centres, since taking over Safeway in a £3 billion deal in March 2004.
The news follows the announcement of the closure of another depot in Warrington, Cheshire in December, with the loss of another 700 jobs.
In a statement, Morrisons said: "We are aiming to minimise redundancies as far as possible and will be talking about alternative roles within Morrisons."
The takeover of Safeway transformed Morrisons into the fourth-biggest food retailer in the UK. However, it has also led to a series of profit warnings.
(KMcA/GB)
The company announced that it would close the two depots at Aylesford in Kent and in Bristol, because it had been left with too many distribution centres, since taking over Safeway in a £3 billion deal in March 2004.
The news follows the announcement of the closure of another depot in Warrington, Cheshire in December, with the loss of another 700 jobs.
In a statement, Morrisons said: "We are aiming to minimise redundancies as far as possible and will be talking about alternative roles within Morrisons."
The takeover of Safeway transformed Morrisons into the fourth-biggest food retailer in the UK. However, it has also led to a series of profit warnings.
(KMcA/GB)
Related Northern Ireland Business News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
10 August 2015
Farming Union To Meet Supermarkets Over Price
Representatives of the Ulster Farmers' Union are to meet with its counterparts from across the UK at an "urgent summit" amid ongoing mild price protests. The protests have seen local farmers gather at Stormont and removing milk from supermarket shelves. Farmers claim that they are being paid lass that the cost of milk production.
Farming Union To Meet Supermarkets Over Price
Representatives of the Ulster Farmers' Union are to meet with its counterparts from across the UK at an "urgent summit" amid ongoing mild price protests. The protests have seen local farmers gather at Stormont and removing milk from supermarket shelves. Farmers claim that they are being paid lass that the cost of milk production.
08 January 2004
Schering-Plough to slash 170 jobs in Cork
Pharmaceutical giant Schering-Plough has followed through on plans announced late last year to slash overall payroll expenses by at least 10% with news that 170 jobs are to go at the Brinny plant near Inishannon in Cork.
Schering-Plough to slash 170 jobs in Cork
Pharmaceutical giant Schering-Plough has followed through on plans announced late last year to slash overall payroll expenses by at least 10% with news that 170 jobs are to go at the Brinny plant near Inishannon in Cork.
01 April 2003
Motorway Tyres takeover secures 40 jobs
The Modern Tyre Group has secured the jobs of 40 workers following the takeover of the Motorway Tyres' depots in Northern Ireland. Jointly owned by Good Year and Dunlop, Motorway Tyres has nine depots in the province.
Motorway Tyres takeover secures 40 jobs
The Modern Tyre Group has secured the jobs of 40 workers following the takeover of the Motorway Tyres' depots in Northern Ireland. Jointly owned by Good Year and Dunlop, Motorway Tyres has nine depots in the province.
13 May 2003
ASDA announce 1,200 job boost in UK
ASDA has unveiled plans for a £200 million investment in its UK distribution network that will lead to 1,200 new jobs. The supermarket retail giant has announced plans to refurbish existing depots and create new facilities in several areas in Scotland and England.
ASDA announce 1,200 job boost in UK
ASDA has unveiled plans for a £200 million investment in its UK distribution network that will lead to 1,200 new jobs. The supermarket retail giant has announced plans to refurbish existing depots and create new facilities in several areas in Scotland and England.
19 May 2015
ER Media To Create Seven New Jobs
ER Media in Banbridge is investing almost £400,000 and creating seven new jobs as part of plans to grow its global sales via its e-commerce printing web sites Need A Print and Pixa Prints.
ER Media To Create Seven New Jobs
ER Media in Banbridge is investing almost £400,000 and creating seven new jobs as part of plans to grow its global sales via its e-commerce printing web sites Need A Print and Pixa Prints.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Showers today, occasional north and west of Lough Neagh, but only a few isolated light outbreaks expected for Belfast and county Down where the best of the winter sunshine is expected. West to northwest winds brisk around the coasts. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Showers focused across northern areas of the Province, with most in the south staying dry, with a frost developing for many here. Northwest winds fresh around the coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
