# Morrisons to Close 100 Stores, Affecting Hundreds of Jobs

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Podcast: [UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829)
Published: 2026-05-22T19:58:43+00:00
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Morrisons to Close Hundreds of Convenience Stores, Affecting Hundreds of Jobs: The supermarket chain, Morrisons, plans to shut down around one hundred of its convenience stores, primarily those acquired from McColls in 2022, due to ongoing losses exacerbated by recent cost increases. The move will result in job losses, with Morrisons aiming to find alternative roles within the company for affected employees. The decision underscores the economic challenges faced by the retail sector, including inflation and government policies. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bec158665366e881

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