Sainsbury's to Close Two Argos Depots, Affecting 1,400 Jobs
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Sainsbury's plan to close two Argos depots, affecting 1,400 jobs, has been met with criticism from the GMB union - a devastating blow to those affected. The supermarket giant is offering staff the opportunity to find alternative roles in the business.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has today announced plans to close two Argos depots over the next three years, in a move that will affect 1,400 jobs.
The Basildon, Essex and Heywood, Greater Manchester depots are set to close by 2026, with staff in those areas being offered the opportunity to find alternative roles in the business.
The decision follows a rise in the number of people working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has led to a decrease in demand for Argos products.
Sainsbury's also announced that it will close its office in Milton Keynes, with the majority of staff there being offered the chance to work remotely.
The move has been met with criticism from the GMB union, which called it a 'devastating blow' to the affected workers.
A Sainsbury's spokesperson said: "We understand this news will be difficult for our colleagues in the affected depots and we are doing all we can to support them. We will be offering those affected the opportunity to find alternative roles in our business."
The news comes as Sainsbury's reported a strong performance in the first half of 2021, with sales up 9.3% compared to the same period last year.
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