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.
Wholesale / Retail 47 - Retail trade 47.2 - Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco 47.2 - Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco
500 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
6 May 2004
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
The Kwik Save supermarket chain is to disappear in Scotland after owner, Somerfield, said it was abandoning the regions North of the border. About 51 outlets will be affected by the closure, which will cost up to 500 jobs. About 150 workers will be offered relocation.
Sources
6 May 2004: The Guardian
Citation
Eurofound (2004), Kwik Save, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 60328, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/60328.