A BRITISH supermarket giant with over 1,200 locations will make a ⁘devastating⁘ closure this weekend.
Asda will shut its branch in Anchor Retail Park in Stepney Green, London , in a massive blow to shoppers.
The closure is an isolated incident and driven solely by large rent hikes proposed by the landlord.
It is understood that while the vast majority of workers have been redeployed to other roles within Asda, it is not known if all 50 jobs are safe yet.
They added: ⁘We understand that this news may be disappointing, however want to reassure customers that they will be able to find all of their favourite products and Asda's outstanding value at our nearby Isle of Dogs superstore."
GMB region officer Keith Dixon told Barking and Dagenham Post: ⁘This is devastating news for the shop staff, many of whom have worked at Asda for years.
He added: ⁘We hope that the majority may be able to move to neighbouring stores, but if that is not possible there could be job losses.⁘
Locals have until Sunday, 7 September, to say their goodbyes to the supermarket before it closes for good.
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