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Supermarket positions may be threatened in the Sainsbury’s-Morrisons merger, but it hasn’t been confirmed. The negotiations were concluded in February, but they could resume. Mergers typically involve some of the same positions in both offices, as well as duplicated stores, and office personnel and/or overlapping branches would know it first.
Quick Facts
- Status: The Sainsbury’s-Morrisons merger talks ended in February but may be resumed.
- Morrisons: Morrisons is the fifth largest grocer in the UK with 8.4% market share.
- Jobs: no job-cut numbers announced
- Past hurdle: The deal between Sainsbury’s and Asda was rejected by regulators in 2019.
Who Could Be Affected?
| Area | Why It’s Exposed | Who Feels It |
| Head office | Implement duplicate finance and HR buying teams. | Office staff |
| Overlapping stores | Branches close together | Store teams |
| Warehouses | Merged supply chains | Logistics workers |
| Shop floor | Usually least affected | Cashiers, shelf-stackers |
Why the Sainsbury Morrisons Merger Is Back in the Conversation
Aldi and Lidl are taking market share, and Morrisons is burdened with debt following a private equity purchase. The merger might offer increased buying power and reduced costs. Rivals may also be subjected to a gentler regulatory hand than Asda in terms of their development potential. Many believe it is a better place to go today because of its focus on fresh food, which Morrisons has.
What It Could Mean for Supermarket Workers
This would most likely mean a review of stores and roles in any Sainsbury-Morrisons deal. Rather than the size of the company, supermarket jobs at risk would be determined by the overlap in branches.
What Happens Next?
Keep an eye out for new merger speculation or comments by regulators, as well as staff briefings. But, for now, the Sainsbury Morrisons deal is a possibility, not a plan.
FAQs
Will Sainsbury’s/Morrisons merger result in job losses?
It could be primarily in head office and at stores where it overlaps, but no numbers are available.
Is the discussion going on?
No. Their closure was in February, but the closure may be resumed.
Would stores close?
In some cases, perhaps in areas where branches grow in close proximity.
What reasons would Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have for merging?
Increasing competition from discounters and cost pressures.
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