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13/01/2015
Sainsbury's To Cut 500 Jobs
Supermarket retailer Sainsbury's is to axe 500 jobs at its support centres.
The firm said the job losses were part of a streamlining of its central operations to save £500 million.
Chief Executive Mike Coupe said: "We want to work through this period of uncertainty as quickly as possible, while making sure we consult with colleagues who are affected by these changes. We're committed to treating all impacted colleagues with respect, during what we know will be a difficult time.
"I recognise that these changes will be difficult for our colleagues and I can assure you the decision to make them was not taken lightly. However, I'm certain that we will be in a stronger position to deliver our new strategy and better equipped to win in these times of change as a result."
(CD/IT)
The firm said the job losses were part of a streamlining of its central operations to save £500 million.
Chief Executive Mike Coupe said: "We want to work through this period of uncertainty as quickly as possible, while making sure we consult with colleagues who are affected by these changes. We're committed to treating all impacted colleagues with respect, during what we know will be a difficult time.
"I recognise that these changes will be difficult for our colleagues and I can assure you the decision to make them was not taken lightly. However, I'm certain that we will be in a stronger position to deliver our new strategy and better equipped to win in these times of change as a result."
(CD/IT)
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