Overview
- Around 300 positions across Sainsbury’s and Argos have been placed at risk, with affected staff entering a consultation period.
- Most changes hit technology and data, which will be split into one team for Argos and two for Sainsbury’s to reduce duplication and modernise systems.
- Argos’ delivery network, including same‑day services, will be reworked with less overtime and more standard shifts, while driver jobs are not at risk.
- A separate leadership board is being created for Argos as the chain progresses work on a curated marketplace to broaden product choice.
- Store leadership will add four regional directors dedicated to convenience (North, Central and two in the South) under a programme targeting about £1bn in savings.