Grocer eyes back office roles in shake-up, with redundancies not expected before Christmas

Asda has said 2,500 jobs are at risk as the supermarket giant embarks on a fresh round of cost-cutting ahead of its proposed merger with rival Sainsbury’s.

The Walmart-owned grocer is looking to reduce costs across its store operations, with staff working in its bakeries, petrol stations and back office among those under scrutiny. The retailer is also considering closing counters used by customers to return items from its George clothing ranges.

Related: Sainsbury’s-Asda inquiry to examine sale of petrol, toys and kids' clothes

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