Morrisons has announced a sweeping restructuring that will see the closure of 52 cafés in its UK stores in 2025, along with cuts to other in-store services.
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Other impacted services include:
- 18 Market Kitchen hot-food halls
- 13 florists
- 35 meat counters
- 35 fish counters
- 4 pharmacies
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Morrisons says these changes are part of a cost-saving and performance improvement drive aimed at focusing on its core grocery business.
It is projected that 365 jobs could be put at risk across its stores due to the closures and restructuring.
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Why the Closures Are Happening?
- Rising operational costs, including labour and social security, are increasing pressure on margins.
- In-store cafés and specialty services (like florists or hot-food halls) often yield lower returns compared to grocery operations.
- The supermarket sector is fiercely competitive, with discount retailers nudging traditional chains to streamline.
- The closures mirror similar moves by other UK supermarkets cutting non-core services.
Partial List of Café Closure Locations
According to multiple reports, here are some of the locations where Morrisons cafés are confirmed or expected to close in 2025:
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- Scotland: Paisley (Falside Rd), Bellshill (John St), Dumbarton (Glasgow Rd), East Kilbride (Lindsayfield, Stewartfield), Glasgow (Newlands), Largs (Irvine Rd), Troon (Academy St), Wishaw (Kirk Rd), Bathgate, Helensburgh, Banchory (North Deeside Rd)
- North England: Bradford (Thornbury), Failsworth (Poplar St), Blackburn (Railway Rd), Leeds (Swinnow Rd, Horsforth), Kirkham (Poulton St), Newcastle (UT Cowgate), Elland, Mansfield Woodhouse
- Midlands: Lutterworth (Bitteswell Rd), Bromsgrove (Buntsford Industrial Park), Solihull (Warwick Rd), Northampton (Kettering Rd), Gloucester (Metz Way)
- South England & London area: Portsmouth, Crowborough, High Wycombe (Temple End), Leighton Buzzard (Lake St), Sidcup, Welwyn Garden City (Black Fan Rd), Warminster, Oxted (Station Yard), Reigate (Bell St), Borehamwood, Weybridge, Watford (Ascot Rd), Littlehampton (Wick)
- Wales: Brecon (Free St), Caernarfon (North Rd), Connah’s Quay
- London area: Queensbury, Wood Green, Erith, Harrow (Hatch End), Stratford
Because official lists from Morrisons are still being released, this is likely incomplete and subject to revision.
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What Happens to Affected Customers & Staff?
- Morrisons says it will try to redeploy staff where possible, though some redundancies are expected.
- For customers, cafés often act as community spaces — their closures may reduce access to in-store seating, meal services, or social spaces in supermarkets.
- In affected stores, customers will likely shift to self-service, takeaway, or external food options.
Key Figures at a Glance
| Metric | Number |
|---|---|
| Cafés to Close | 52 |
| Jobs at Risk | ~365 |
| Other shop services impacted | Florists 13, Meat counters 35, Fish counters 35, Pharmacies 4, Market Kitchens 18 |