Exclusive: Waitrose to close warehouse putting 545 jobs at risk

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The grocery arm of the John Lewis Partnership has proposed closing its delivery warehouse in Enfield in the summer, putting over 500 jobs at risk.

A letter to warehouse staff written by online director Laura Burbedge, seen by Retail Week, said the lease on the Enfield site is due to expire in 2025 and that ā€œwhile exploring contract negotiations with the landlord is possible… we know our rent costs at Enfield will increaseā€.

 

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