Type
Closure
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland;
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Wholesale / Retail
Retail trade
Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco
47.2 - Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco

500 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
6 May 2004
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

The Kwik Save supermarket chain is to disappear in Scotland after owner, Somerfield, said it was abandoning the regions North of the border. About 51 outlets will be affected by the closure, which will cost up to 500 jobs. About 150 workers will be offered relocation.


Sources

  • 6 May 2004: The Guardian

Citation

Eurofound (2004), Kwik Save, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 60328, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/60328.