Full list of Sainsbury's cafes set to close as supermarket issues major update Sainsbury’s has confirmed plans to shut its 61 in-store cafes as part of a major overhaul.
He said: “As we accelerate into year two and beyond of our strategy, we are facing into a particularly challenging cost environment which means we have had to make tough choices about where we can afford to invest and where we need to do things differently to make our business more efficient and effective.
It comes after Sainsbury’s warned that tax increases from the October Budget would hit it with an extra £140million in costs, warning that the changes would also lead to higher prices for customers.
The rate of National Insurance paid by employers will rise from 13.8% to 15% from April 2025, while the earnings threshold for when employers start paying National Insurance will also be lowered from £9,100 per year to £5,000.
“The decisions we are announcing today are essential to ensure we continue to drive forward our momentum but have also meant some difficult choices impacting our dedicated colleagues in a number of parts of our business.
