Tesco shakeup affecting 1,750 workers does not involve the Republic

Meanwhile, Tesco said it had purchased stationary brand Paperchase. They will not be taking on Paperchase's stores, putting about 820 jobs at risk

Tesco said the 1,750 workers affected will have the option of moving to shift leader vacancies or taking redundancy. It said localised changes across the UK business will impact a further 350 jobs. Picture: PA

Tesco UK has said it is changing the way it manages its larger stores, impacting around 1,750 workers, but the move won't apply in the Republic, the company said. 

All of Britain's major grocers are seeking cost savings as they try to keep a lid on rising prices.