The chief minister says Shoprite staff being laid off as Tesco takes over should be able to find other work.
This week in Tynwald, Alf Cannan faced a number of questions about the recently-announced buyout.
Around 60 staff are due to be made redundant as the supermarket chain changes hands.
Mr Cannan told Tynwald he was hopeful they'd be able to find new posts quickly:
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