Attention shoppers! 🍽️ Morrisons, the beloved UK supermarket chain, is making some big changes that might affect your next cafe visit. They’re set to close 54 of their in-store cafĂ©s as part of a cost-cutting strategy. Along with the cafes, several Morrisons Daily convenience stores are also shutting down, impacting over 3,600 jobs across the country.
In Wales, the cafĂ©s getting the chop are located in Caernarfon, Brecon, and Connah’s Quay. So if these were your go-to spots for a quick bite, you might need to find a new favourite hangout.
Despite this shake-up, Morrisons is back in the black, reporting its first profit since 2021! This turnaround comes after selling its petrol forecourts, which added a tidy ÂŁ2.6 billion to their coffers.
But it’s not just the cafĂ©s closing—the supermarket industry is seeing changes everywhere as giants like Aldi, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s also tighten their belts with job cuts and cafĂ© closures. Chief Executive Rami Baitieh emphasised Morrisons’ commitment to delivering value amid economic challenges like inflation and cautious consumer spending.
With sales up 3.9% and a hopeful outlook for the future, we’re all eager to see how Morrisons continues to evolve in these changing times. 🛒
Stay tuned for more updates, and for savvy shoppers, don’t forget to look out for money-saving tips to make the most out of your supermarket trips! đź’·