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.
Retail Retail Trade, Except Of Motor Vehicles And Motorcycles Retail Trade, Except Of Motor Vehicles And Motorcycles 47 - Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
105 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
30 August 2007
Employment effect (start)
31 August 2007
Foreseen end date
30 April 2008
Description
Lantmännen Granngården, a retail firm that operates a series of outlets across Sweden, has announced that it is to cut 105 jobs across Sweden. The job losses are part of a cost reduction programme that also includes a series of other measures intended to streamline the firm’s operations. The job reductions are due to be implemented by the end of April 2008. Lantmännen Granngården operates approximately 120 retail outlets in Sweden and employs 1000.
Sources
31 August 2007: Svenska Dagbladet
Citation
Eurofound (2007), Lantmännen Granngården, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 65999, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/65999.
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