Lidl UK puts 130 HR jobs at risk of redundancy

Core Points - Lidl is placing 130 positions at risk of redundancy in its UK human resources and recruitment departments as part of a centralization strategy at its London headquarters [1][2] - The company plans to create 100 new HR roles at its head office, with affected staff entering a 90-day consultation period [2][3] - Lidl aims to improve operational efficiency and support its expansion plans through this restructuring [3] Company Actions - The redundancy notification was issued on October 10, 2025, with the earliest redundancies expected to take effect from March 2026 [1][2] - Lidl previously announced plans to remove 70 positions from its head office in early 2025 under a separate restructuring plan [3] - The company is investing £500 million (approximately $667 million) in the UK and plans to open over 40 new stores during the year [4] Industry Context - Other UK supermarket chains have also undertaken similar restructuring measures, such as Sainsbury's eliminating 3,000 positions and Morrisons shedding 365 roles [4][5]