Some 1,000 new jobs in logistics and warehousing jobs are on the way for Cheshire. A planning application has been submitted for a 1,020,000 sq ft warehouse near Crewe.
09.05.2022 - 13:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Morrisons is to rescue collapsed retailer McColl's after the supermarket giant beat a rival bid from the billionaire owners of Asda, BusinessLive understands.
The convenience chain signalled its intension to file for administration on Friday in a move which plunged the future of its 1,100 shops and 16,000 staff into doubt. Final bids were submitted ahead of the 6pm deadline on Sunday by EG Group, the retail giant owned by the Issa brothers and TDR Capital, and Morrisons.
The offer from Blackburn-headquartered EG Group, whose brands also include LEON, Cooplands and Euro Garages, included keeping 6,000 jobs and all of McColl's stores open.
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It was reported this morning that EG had bowed to pressure to look after McColl's pension liabilities, in a move that would have meant that its 2,000 members would avoid a cut of up to 20% to their promised pensions over their lifetimes.
Trustees for the McColl's pension schemes had also called on the Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng to do whatever he can to ensure pension scheme members are well protected.
The successful deal from Morrisons comes after its early approaches had reportedly been rejected by lenders who preferred EG's offer to instantly repay more than £160m in debts from McColl's. It is believed that Morrisons has now said it will also repay the lenders in cash.
In a statement issued on Friday, McColl's said: "Further to the announcement on 3 May 2022, the company's senior lenders have this morning declined to further extend the waiver of the company's banking covenants, which has now expired.
"Whilst the constructive discussions with the company's key wholesale supplier to find a solution
Some 1,000 new jobs in logistics and warehousing jobs are on the way for Cheshire. A planning application has been submitted for a 1,020,000 sq ft warehouse near Crewe.
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Michael Owen agrees with Jurgen Klopp that the title race is not over, but accepts Liverpool's draw against Tottenham was a bitter blow to their chances. Manchester City were offered an advantage in their pursuit for a fourth Premier League crown in five seasons without even kicking a ball on Saturday afternoon.
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