Morrisons, one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains, is set to close 54 of its cafes across the country in 2025, as part of a significant restructuring plan. This decision is expected to affect a range of communities throughout the UK. According to Express, in addition to the cafes, the closures will also include various other services like florists, meat and fish counters, and pharmacies.
The supermarket’s move aims to streamline operations and focus more on its core grocery business, responding to the growing challenges in the retail sector. These changes come as Morrisons strives to maintain its market position amid increasing competition.
A Major Shift: What’s Being Closed and Why
Morrisons is not only shutting down 54 cafes, but also making significant cuts across other non-essential services. According to reports, 52 cafes, 13 flower shops, 35 meat counters, 35 fish counters, 4 pharmacies, and all 18 market kitchens are part of the closures.
The supermarket chain is restructuring to refocus on its core grocery offerings and improve its financial health in a market increasingly dominated by discounters like Aldi and Lidl. The decision to close these cafes, alongside other service departments, marks a significant shift in the supermarket’s strategy.
The closures are not happening immediately but will take place in 2025, with no precise date mentioned. This restructuring, while designed to make the supermarket more efficient, will come at the cost of thousands of jobs. Morrisons has promised to redeploy affected staff wherever possible, but the scale of the closures suggests a significant impact on its workforce.
Morrisons’ Restructuring: The Bigger Picture
Morrisons, which started as a small stall selling eggs and butter in 1899, has grown into a major UK supermarket chain. However, in recent years, the company has faced stiff competition, particularly from Aldi, which recently overtook Morrisons to become the fourth-largest supermarket in the UK.
The restructuring is seen as an attempt to help Morrisons regain ground in this highly competitive sector, where price-conscious shoppers are flocking to discount stores.
Interestingly, this move comes after Sainsbury’s made similar decisions earlier this year, closing its own cafes across the UK. Both supermarkets are responding to the changing demands of modern shoppers, who are increasingly focused on value, convenience, and online shopping. For Morrisons, reducing its non-grocery services is likely a way to focus on what it does best — providing affordable and quality food.
The Full List of Morrisons Cafes Closing in 2025
The closures are widespread, affecting cities and towns across the UK. Here is the full list of Morrisons cafes that will shut their doors in 2025:
- Bradford Thornbury
- Paisley Falside Road
- London Queensbury
- Portsmouth
- Great Park
- Banchory North Deeside Road
- Failsworth Poplar Street
- Blackburn Railway Road
- Leeds Swinnow Road
- London Wood Green
- Kirkham Poulton Street
- Lutterworth Bitteswell Road
- Stirchley
- Leeds Horsforth
- London Erith
- Crowborough
- Bellshill John Street
- Dumbarton Glasgow Road
- East Kilbride Lindsayfield
- East Kilbride Stewartfield
- Glasgow Newlands
- Largs Irvine Road
- Troon Academy Street
- Wishaw Kirk Road
- Newcastle UT Cowgate
- Northampton Kettering Road
- Bromsgrove Buntsford Industrial Park
- Solihull Warwick Road
- Brecon Free Street
- Caernarfon North Road
- Hadleigh
- London Harrow Hatch End
- High Wycombe Temple End
- Leighton Buzzard Lake Street
- London Stratford
- Sidcup Westwood Lane
- Welwyn Garden City Black Fan Road
- Warminster Weymouth Street
- Oxted Station Yard
- Reigate Bell Street
- Borehamwood Weybridge Monument Hill
- Bathgate
- Erskine Bridgewater Shopping Centre
- Gorleston Blackwell Road
- Connah’s Quay
- Mansfield Woodhouse
- Elland
- Gloucester Metz Way
- Watford Ascot Road
- Littlehampton Wick
- Helensburgh
This extensive list showcases just how widespread these closures will be across the UK. The closure of these cafes, along with other services, will leave many customers seeking alternatives for their in-store dining experiences.
