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COUNTDOWN TO SHEFFIELDʼS FIRST TESCO EXTRA BEGINS Sheffield’s first Tesco Extra store is set to open in just two weeks’ time. The new store, which will open on Savile Street on Monday 31st October, has created 300 jobs and marks a large investment in Sheffield from Tesco. The Store Manager, Mark Collings, recently received the keys to the new store and final preparations are now well underway. Mark is excited about what the new supermarket can bring to Sheffield. Mark said: “It is fantastic to be involved in the opening of the first Tesco Extra in Sheffield. We felt that it was time to bring a larger store, with more choice and range, to the
city. Following customer feedback, we believe that providing a Tesco Extra will improve the shopping experience for residents. “The creation of the new store has not only allowed us to increase the level of choice we can offer the residents of Sheffield but we have also formed a great relationship with Sheffield Job Centre Plus and Sheffield College.” The partnership agreement with Sheffield Job Centre Plus and Sheffield College ensured that local jobs were given to local people. Tesco agreed to offer 50 per cent of new jobs to those applying though the partnership. Around 1,000 people applied for
jobs at the store though the partnership and almost 700 applicants were interviewed. Job seekers could also apply via a recruitment website, which received a similar response and as a result over 700 people were interviewed. Mark added: “We are committed to continuing to work with local community groups to ensure that those who were not successful in gaining employment this time have opportunities to do so in the future.” The new store will open for the first time on Monday 31st October at 8am and staff will host an official opening ceremony
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for customers and launch guests later that day at 10am. Mark said: “So far the creation of this store has been about working with the local community and we fully intend to continue doing. so once the store is open. The launch ceremony will include a £1,000 charity donation and complimentary refreshments for our new customers. My team and I look forward to welcoming shoppers into the new store.” The new store will offer a selection of fresh counters, serving meat and fish, a range of fruit and vegetables and dairy products. Non-food ranges
will include clothing, toys, health and beauty products, electricals, DVDs, books and CDs. There will also be a range of services including a Tesco Direct service, a café, a phone shop and a petrol station. Following the opening day
the store will open at 6am on Monday, for 24 hours until midnight on Saturday. The store will be open from 11am until 5pm on Sunday. The petrol station facilities will be available 24 hours a day.
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