The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Retail Retail Trade, Except Of Motor Vehicles And Motorcycles Retail Sale In Non-Specialised Stores 47.11 - Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
300 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
6 September 2017
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Supermarket Asda has announced plans to cut 300 jobs in administrative roles. The job cuts will affect the headquarters in Leeds and another site in Leicester, although it is being reported that the vast majority of the cuts will come from the site in Leeds. The move follows the retailers decision to restructure jobs in its stores. Affected employees have been informed, in line with the statutory requirements around consultation. In addition to the planned cuts, it is also being reported that Asda will be looking at changing job descriptions for a further 800 positions.
Sources
6 September 2017: BBC Website
Citation
Eurofound (2017), Asda, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 91919, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/91919.
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