Tesco set to cut about 15,000 jobs across 732 larger stores, says report

Tesco is set to cut about 15,000 jobs and close meat, fish and delicatessen counters, Mail on Sunday reported, citing unidentified industry sources.

The retailer will also overhaul in-store bakeries, and replace staff canteens with vending machines, the newspaper said. The plans are expected to affect the majority of Tesco’s 732 larger stores, according to the report. 

Chief Executive Officer Dave Lewis is expected to update Tesco staff early this week and will be forced to go through redundancy negotiations, the report said.

Over the the past three financial years, the Hertfordshire, England-based firm has reduced staff on average by almost 29,000 workers