Sainsbury’s to close two Argos distribution sites risking 1,400 jobs

Retailer to close warehouses in Basildon, Essex and Heywood, Greater Manchester, by 2026

Sainsbury’s is planning to close two Argos distribution centres putting up to 1,400 jobs at risk and will also ditch the catalogue shop’s Milton Keynes head office and three remaining Habitat showrooms to cut costs.

The retailer said it expected to close the warehouses in Basildon, Essex and Heywood, Greater Manchester, by 2026 leaving three non-food warehouses that will serve both Sainsbury’s and Argos.