Tesco has announced it is scrapping hundreds of jobs as it plans to close some in-store counters and all Jack's discount stores. 

The supermarket chain will close some of its meat, fish and deli counters across 317 stores.

Tesco has confirmed it will also close seven out of 13 Jack's stores, impacting 130 jobs. 

The six remaining stores will become Tesco stores. 

The Bolton News: Customers shop in Tesco’s Jack’s store in Chatteris (Joe Giddens/PA)Customers shop in Tesco’s Jack’s store in Chatteris (Joe Giddens/PA)


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Tesco said it will close counters where it has seen "lowest demand" amid changes in customer habits. 

Tesco UK and Republic of Ireland chief executive Jason Tarry said: “Our Jack’s brand will continue to be sold across Booker and our symbol brands, bringing great value and quality to even more customers.

“We want to thank our Jack’s colleagues for all they have done and taught us.

“Our priority is to find roles within our wider business for all the colleagues who want to stay with us.”

The supermarket said it was making the changes to allow it to run the business "as simply and efficiently as possible".