JD Sports workers at a warehouse in Derby are facing potential job losses, with the future of the distribution centre under review.
The sportswear retailer has begun a consultation period with staff at the distribution centre, based on Derby Commercial Park.
Derbyshire Live reported that “around 200 workers” are impacted, as one staff member said that the consultation period should be concluded by 6 September.
JD Sports, which recently saw profits dip amid a “challenging market,” signed a 20-year lease on the newly built warehouse three years ago, according to the BBC.
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A JD Sports spokesperson explained: “We have entered into a period of consultation with colleagues based at our Derby distribution centre.
“This is in relation to a review of the Derby distribution centre. We are doing all we can to look after those colleagues impacted and recognise this may be an unsettling time for them.”
A source familiar with the situation said they had been informed no final decision had been made regarding the distribution centre.
They explained the business was working alongside employment agencies and local employers to help workers find new employment and provide wellbeing support.
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