British baker Greggs has announced that it plans to cut 820 shop staff jobs as it expects trading to remain below normal for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Greggs, best known for its sausage rolls, steak bakes and vegan snacks, said in September it had launched a consultation with union and employee representatives and was aiming to minimise job losses by negotiating reduced staff hours.
The company currently employs 25,000 people.
It joins a swathe of companies cutting jobs, particularly in retail and hospitality, including at household names such as Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and Boots.
Greggs was performing well before the pandemic, with its shares hitting a record high of 2,550 pence in January.
