United Supermarkets plans to lay off 126 workers starting early next year, the Albertsons-owned grocery chain disclosed in a notice filed with the Texas Workforce Commission last month.
The Texas-based chain said in an emailed statement that the layoffs are connected with “a significant investment in our operating systems” designed to strengthen operations at stores under its namesake, Market Street, Amigos and Albertsons Market banners. United, which operates 96 stores, also runs locations under the United Express banner.
“As we invest in new operating systems across the division, we are building a stronger foundation to deliver the highest-quality services for our guests,” Sidney Hopper, president of Albertsons’ United Family Division, said in the statement…