Asda considering up to 2,500 job cuts
Supermarket giant Asda is to start consulting with staff over potential job losses next year which could affect up to 2,500 people.
The plan takes in a series of proposals, says Asda, and it is likely that some of its stores in the West Midlands could be included.
The company has stores in Shrewsbury, Telford and Market Drayton.
Asda is currently in the process of being taken over by Sainsbury's but it says that is not connected to the current job proposals.
Areas of work affected by any changes include petrol, bakery, back office and so-called hosting.
Jobs in the George areas of Asda stores could also be affected, it is understood.
The company declined to comment on any potential job cuts.
An Asda statement said: "In a competitive retail market, where customers rightly expect great value and ease of service, we must always look at how we can work more quickly and efficiently for them – and inevitably, that means we need to consider changing the roles we need our colleagues to do or the hours needed in particular parts of our stores.
“We believe the proposed changes we are consulting on would allow us to do a better job for our customers. We also recognise that discussions about potential change aren’t easy. If the decision is taken to implement the proposed changes we would work with our colleagues to look at the potential impact of these proposals on them.”
In July, the supermarket said it was entering into consultation with staff at its Enfield home shopping centre in London, putting 261 jobs at risk.
