Business
Jobs to go After Sale
The gov were briefed about job losses
Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston has said that a number of jobs are at risk from the sale of Shoprite to Tesco.
While Tesco says store employees will be retained, Gef understands that Head Office staff have been informed they face redundancy.
Mr Johnston said: ‘We were briefed by Shoprite ahead of the sale, and understand there are a number of staff at risk outside the stores, and whilst any announcements that result in job reductions are never welcome, I am heartened by the commitment from Tesco to retain the majority of staff in the immediate term and invest heavily in the existing store network over the next 12 months.
‘Business Isle of Man will work closely with both Tesco and Shoprite over coming weeks and months, ensuring that support is available to both business and any impacted staff.
‘The nature of a strong economy means skilled workers are in high demand. Therefore it is hoped that any individuals ultimately affected will have a number of opportunities elsewhere on the island.’
