Tesco warns 1,600 jobs are at risk: Supermarket plans to axe night time shelf-stocking at 85 stores.

Up to 1,600 shop workers at Tesco could soon lose their jobs as the supermarket giant announced an overhaul of its overnight staffing in many shops.

Today, the retailer unveiled plans to remove overnight stocking in 36 large stores, 49 convenience stores and also to convert 36 petrol stations to be pay-at-pump only during overnight hours.The move will likely mean more shelf-stacking during daytime shopping hours in the 85 affected stores.

It comes after Tesco confirmed plans yesterday to close its Jack's discount supermarket arm, with seven stores shutting for good and the remaining six becoming Tesco shops.

In total, the combined changes are expected to put around 1,600 workers at risk.

Social media users suggested the changes to overnight stocking would have a negative impact on shoppers' experiences in the store

Jack's - named after its founder Jack Cohen - was launched by former chief executive Dave Lewis, in 2018, as part of Tesco's attempt to take on the surging growth of German discount rivals Aldi and Lidl.

Tesco said it 'learned a tremendous amount' from the business to help it understand the discount operating model, which includes much fewer lines than its traditional shops.

However, it said now 'the time is right to focus on continuing to deliver great value in our core business'.

It added that its experience with Jack's has helped its core Tesco business to be more competitive, with the supermarket chain boasting strong sales and gaining share from rivals since the pandemic hit in early 2020