North West ecommerce company, Studio Retail, is proposing to make a number of redundancies, according to retail union, Usdaw.
The Frasers Group owned group has yet to comment, but according to the union, it is proposing integrating the operations of its Widnes warehouse into its Accrington unit – which could mean the permanent closure of the Widnes site.
It is also seeking to close its office in Trafford and move those functions to Clayton in Lancashire and the Fraser’s Academy House, in London.
“Studio Retail’s proposal of further redundancies at the Accrington site and the possible closure of the Widnes warehouse and Trafford office is devastating news all staff,” said Usdaw Area Organiser, Julia Baldwin.
“After many recent operational changes within the business, this further restructuring leaves staff in a very uncertain position and worried for their future.”
The union also said it was working with Studio Retail to find alternative roles for staff.
The Frasers Group has declined to comment.
Studio Retail was acquired in 2022 for £26.8m, just hours after the Accrington-based company had named joint administrators. Frasers Group was its biggest investor, with a 28.8% holding. The deal saved 1500 jobs.
