Menu
28/01/2015
Tesco Announce 43 Store Closures
Tesco is to close 43 of its stores across the UK, with the loss of up to 2,000 jobs.
The announcement follows a warning issued by the supermarket giant last month that it was considering store closures in an effort to save money.
According to reports, 18 Express and six Homeplus stores will close on 15 March, followed by 12 Tesco Metro and seven Superstores on 4 April.
The supermarket has not confirmed where the store closures will be as not all staff have been informed.
Announcing the closures, Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis said the decision had been "exceptionally difficult".
"Our priority is to explain what this announcement means for our colleagues and, wherever possible, offer them alternative roles with Tesco," he added.
(MH/JP)
The announcement follows a warning issued by the supermarket giant last month that it was considering store closures in an effort to save money.
According to reports, 18 Express and six Homeplus stores will close on 15 March, followed by 12 Tesco Metro and seven Superstores on 4 April.
The supermarket has not confirmed where the store closures will be as not all staff have been informed.
Announcing the closures, Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis said the decision had been "exceptionally difficult".
"Our priority is to explain what this announcement means for our colleagues and, wherever possible, offer them alternative roles with Tesco," he added.
(MH/JP)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
12 April 2012
Mothercare Announce More Store Closures
Mothercare has announced plans to close more UK stores over the next three years. In an announcement last year the struggling babywear retailer said it planned to reduce its total UK stores from 373 to 266 by March 2013. It has now said that it will reduce its store base to 200 by March 2015.
Mothercare Announce More Store Closures
Mothercare has announced plans to close more UK stores over the next three years. In an announcement last year the struggling babywear retailer said it planned to reduce its total UK stores from 373 to 266 by March 2013. It has now said that it will reduce its store base to 200 by March 2015.
10 October 2014
Tesco Abandon Margate Store After Five Year Fight
After years spent trying to secure planning permission, Tesco has abandoned its plan to open a supermarket on Margate seafront.
Tesco Abandon Margate Store After Five Year Fight
After years spent trying to secure planning permission, Tesco has abandoned its plan to open a supermarket on Margate seafront.
11 June 2013
Severed Deer Head Left At Supermarket Self-Service Till
An investigation has begun after a deer's severed head was left at a self-service checkout in a Tesco store in Essex, police have said. The innards of the animal were also left in an isle of the supermarket on Radwinter Road in Saffron Walden. The incident occurred on 04 June at around 01:20 in the morning.
Severed Deer Head Left At Supermarket Self-Service Till
An investigation has begun after a deer's severed head was left at a self-service checkout in a Tesco store in Essex, police have said. The innards of the animal were also left in an isle of the supermarket on Radwinter Road in Saffron Walden. The incident occurred on 04 June at around 01:20 in the morning.
27 February 2013
Tesco Pledge To Move Meat Production 'Closer To Home'
Supermarket chain Tesco has vowed to work more closely with British farmers, promising to bring meat production “closer to home”. The move comes in response to the ongoing horsemeat scandal. Having already introduced a new testing process, the store has also said that from July all chicken sold in its UK stores will be from British farms.
Tesco Pledge To Move Meat Production 'Closer To Home'
Supermarket chain Tesco has vowed to work more closely with British farmers, promising to bring meat production “closer to home”. The move comes in response to the ongoing horsemeat scandal. Having already introduced a new testing process, the store has also said that from July all chicken sold in its UK stores will be from British farms.
16 July 2007
Suspect package found at Tesco store
A controlled explosion has been carried out on a suspect package found in a Tesco store in Bristol. Police were called to the store in the Eastville area of the city around 7:45am on Monday morning after the package was discovered. Bomb disposal experts were called and the package was blown up around 11:15am.
Suspect package found at Tesco store
A controlled explosion has been carried out on a suspect package found in a Tesco store in Bristol. Police were called to the store in the Eastville area of the city around 7:45am on Monday morning after the package was discovered. Bomb disposal experts were called and the package was blown up around 11:15am.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
