SuperValu and Centra owner Musgrave warns of over 80 job cuts

Olivia Kelleher

Musgrave, which owns SuperValu and Centra, has announced that up to 82 jobs are at risk of being cut as a result of a “rapidly changing market.”

The retailer has indicated that the job losses will occur in their finance and Human Resources departments in Dublin, Cork and Belfast.

"These changes will enhance our ability to innovate, operate efficiently, and continue investing in our brands, our customers, and the communities we serve across the Island of Ireland.

"Regrettably, this means up to 82 roles across our Finance and HR functions in Dublin, Cork and Belfast are at risk of redundancy."

"We recognise how difficult this news is and want to be clear that it is in no way a reflection on the commitment or professionalism of the colleagues affected."

Meanwhile, a consultation process is now underway. Musgrave employs over 12,000 people in the island of Ireland. Its headquarters is in Cork.

It is hoped that redundancies will occur on a voluntary basis.

Musgrave, which was founded over 150 years ago, had a turnover of more than €5.2 billionn last year.

It comprises 16 retail brands, including Daybreak, Mace, Frank and Honest, Donnybrook Fair and the Spanish chain Dialprix.