SPAR to Lay Off Employees as Online Shopping Services Shift to Wolt
The Austrian retail chain SPAR announces significant changes in its online shopping operations, leading to job losses for dozens of employees.
SPAR, the Austrian-based retail chain, is set to discontinue its online shopping platform by March, resulting in layoffs for several employees.
The company has decided to transition its entire online purchasing service to Wolt, a move that is necessitating workforce reductions within its online division.
According to Mark Maczelka, SPAR's communications director, the online department currently employs 133 individuals, with 60 percent of them being offered positions in different sectors within the company.
Despite these internal opportunities, many employees are expected to be let go.
The SPAR management has already informed the relevant employment authorities and the internal labor union about the layoffs.
In a press release issued last week, SPAR stated that the online store will move to the Wolt platform, which aims to reduce delivery times and expand the service area.
The transition to Wolt will expand online shopping capabilities in various towns including Eger, Mosonmagyaróvár, and Szeged, where this service was previously unavailable.
Customers will be able to order products from SPAR stores online starting March 21, with service available Monday through Sunday, excluding public holidays, and a minimum order value of 399 forints.
The company has decided to transition its entire online purchasing service to Wolt, a move that is necessitating workforce reductions within its online division.
According to Mark Maczelka, SPAR's communications director, the online department currently employs 133 individuals, with 60 percent of them being offered positions in different sectors within the company.
Despite these internal opportunities, many employees are expected to be let go.
The SPAR management has already informed the relevant employment authorities and the internal labor union about the layoffs.
In a press release issued last week, SPAR stated that the online store will move to the Wolt platform, which aims to reduce delivery times and expand the service area.
The transition to Wolt will expand online shopping capabilities in various towns including Eger, Mosonmagyaróvár, and Szeged, where this service was previously unavailable.
Customers will be able to order products from SPAR stores online starting March 21, with service available Monday through Sunday, excluding public holidays, and a minimum order value of 399 forints.
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