The move will allow thousands of colleagues to stay at home with their loved ones and is in recognition of their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In an announcement shared by CEO and President Roger Burnley via email and on his Instagram account it was confirmed that all of Asda’s 631 stores would close for two days over the Christmas break, giving hard working colleagues the opportunity to spend time with friends and family during the five day lifting of Covid restrictions.
Roger Burnley, commented: “As you know, the strict guidelines set out by the government will change between 23rd and 27th December and more households will be able to gather together. This is of course our busiest time of year but it was important for us to give as many of you as possible the opportunity to spend this time with those loved ones that you may not have not seen for many months so, uniquely for this year, we will not reopen our stores until December 27.”
In addition, Asda has also confirmed that all eligible hourly-paid colleagues are guaranteed to receive 100 per cent of their bonus entitlement for their unstinting hard work and commitment during 2020.
