The UK-based food retailer has announced that numerous roles may be cut as it pursues an artificial intelligence modernisation programme.

The business intends to axe approximately 200 posts from its Bradford support centre as part of cost-cutting efforts.

Staff were informed about the operational changes during meetings held this week.

According to the chain, the staffing cuts represent a difficult yet essential choice as the firm looks to exploit AI capabilities to boost performance.

The retailer runs 497 outlets across the UK, alongside more than 1,700 small-format and franchise sites. Leaders have begun conversations with workers and are offering full support to those potentially affected by redundancy.

A spokesperson outlined that during 2025 Morrisons commenced a sustained programme to reorganise certain business functions, concentrating on the core services customers value, streamlining processes and structure, computerising various manual tasks and using data and artificial intelligence tools to drive better outcomes.

The spokesperson noted that this multi-year effort will enable head office departments to provide stronger backing to shops and enhance the ability to serve shoppers in a highly competitive market.

The spokesperson added that as the business evolves, adjustments are envisioned across several areas of central operations.

This entails making hard but crucial decisions impacting workers in office environments, with several roles now at risk of redundancy.

The spokesperson acknowledged that this will be worrying news for these colleagues and that thorough support will be provided, including helping them apply for other jobs within the company where possible.

A formal consultation process with employees has now commenced.

This news comes after another wave of job losses at the supermarket group just weeks prior, having previously cut roles in its convenience retail procurement team in March.