Metro Group’s cash-and-carry unit has declined to comment on reports it is looking to make “significant” job cuts in Germany.
A spokesperson for Metro Cash & Carry said it would not comment on “employee issues or rumours” following reports the retailer has plans to reduce its second tier of management in Germany.
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The news follows an announcement in May this year that Metro is working on creating “efficient” and “cost-oriented” re-organisations in central administrative functions, including IT, logistics and real estate functions.
The spokesperson, however, said the cost savings plans do not apply to Metro Cash & Carry Germany. She told just-food: “In total we expect a cost-saving potential of EUR100m, especially at the headquarters in Düsseldorf and the affiliated administrative centre. These plans do not apply for headquarters of Metro Cash & Carry Germany.”
