Supermarket Giant Confirms Over 100 Closures Nationwide
Morrisons has announced plans to close more than 100 sites across the UK in a major 2025 restructuring.
The closures include cafés, convenience stores, florists, pharmacies, and in-store food counters — marking one of the largest shake-ups in the retailer’s history.
In total, 103 Morrisons locations are expected to shut their doors this year.
Chief Executive Rami Baitiéh said the move will “renew and reinvigorate Morrisons” and focus investment on what customers “really value.”
What’s Closing
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51 in-store cafés
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17 Morrisons Daily convenience stores
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18 Market Kitchen hot-food counters
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13 florists
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4 pharmacies
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Around 70 meat and fish counters
The move reflects a shift towards cost efficiency and customer demand for simpler, quicker shopping experiences.
Full List of Affected Sites (Selected)
Cafés closing in 2025
Banchory (Scotland) • Bathgate • Bellshill • Blackburn • Borehamwood • Bradford Thornbury • Brecon • Bromsgrove • Caernarfon • Crowborough • Dumbarton • East Kilbride (Lindsayfield & Stewartfield) • Elland • Erskine • Harrow (Hatch End) • Stratford • Wood Green • Erith
Morrisons Daily stores closing
Gorleston • Peebles • Shenfield • Poole • Tonbridge • Romsey • Stewarton • Selsdon (London) • Woking • Exeter
For the complete list, visit The Sun or ITV News.
Why Morrisons Is Making These Cuts
Rising costs—including energy, wages, and business rates—have made some stores and services unsustainable.
A Morrisons spokesperson said:
“Some of our in-store cafés and counters are no longer viable. We’re focusing resources on what customers use and value most.”
The supermarket plans to partner with third-party brands to replace some closed cafés, possibly with local coffee chains or grab-and-go food outlets.
Impact on Staff and Communities
The closures will impact hundreds of staff, although Morrisons says it hopes to redeploy many employees into other roles.
For communities—especially in smaller towns and London suburbs—these cafés have served as popular local meeting places.
In London, closures include Wood Green, Harrow, Stratford, and Erith.
While the main supermarkets remain open, shoppers will notice the disappearance of sit-down cafés and service counters.
What It Means for London Shoppers
London’s supermarket scene is rapidly evolving as chains respond to high operational costs and competition from Aldi, Lidl, and Tesco Express.
Expect fewer cafés and florists—and more convenience-driven store formats, online pickup zones, and automated checkouts.
When Closures Happen
The closures are scheduled between March and June 2025, with the majority taking place in April.
Customers can find details on their local store noticeboards or visit Morrisons’ official store finder for up-to-date information.
Summary Table
| Category | Closures | Example Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Cafés | 51 | Harrow, Wood Green, Bradford |
| Morrisons Daily | 17 | Peebles, Selsdon, Exeter |
| Market Kitchen | 18 | Leeds, Manchester |
| Florists | 13 | Nationwide |
| Pharmacies | 4 | Various |
| Meat/Fish Counters | ~70 | Across UK |
Final Thoughts
The Morrisons store closures of 2025 highlight how much the UK retail market is shifting post-pandemic.
The supermarket’s decision aims to balance profitability with customer convenience—though it comes at a cost to local workers and communities.
While the main stores stay open, fewer in-store services mean shoppers will experience a leaner, faster, and more digital Morrisons in the years ahead.
