B&Q is closing eight of its mini-markets based in Asda stores within weeks. The closures will start from March 11 with around 57 staff affected by the move.
As reported by the Mirror, the staff impacted will be offered alternative roles in nearby stores. It said no jobs will be lost as a result.
The DIY chain's strategy director Chris Bargate said it will now focus on their smaller high street stores, B&Q locals, with a plan to expand further.
The two popular chains teamed up in 2020 in response to changes in shoppers' behaviours during the Covid-19 pandemic which saw people tie multiple shops into one single trip. Chris said: “Our ‘test and learn’ approach is an important part of building our strategy, and our aim to create consistent, small store format blueprints that can be scaled further across the UK.
“We’re continually listening to our customers and colleagues to take learnings to evolve the shopping experience in these smaller stores. We value the contribution and the commitment from our colleagues at the concession stores.”
B&Q's eight locations set to shut are:
