Tesco plans to open new shop in town - are residents happy?
As previously reported, it has been confirmed that following a short closure the Budgens Trowbridge store, on Hackett Place, will re-open as a Tesco Express store later this year.
It is understood that employees will have the choice to transfer to the new Tesco store, and there will be a consultation about what the changes mean for them in the coming weeks.
Tesco bought Booker, the parent company of Budgens and Londis in 2017 for a deal reported to be around £3.7 billion, according to Guardian reports at the time.
It is also understood there will be no compulsory redundancies as a result of these changes.
The news has sparked reaction from Wiltshire Times readers who feel there is already a sufficient number of Tesco branches in the town centre.
According to Google Maps, there are currently four Tesco branches in the town.
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Responding to the Wiltshire Times's Facebook post of the story announcing the new branch, Eve Everson wrote: 'What another one, that will be 5, why do we need 5 Tesco's?
Paul Raymond commented: 'Truly disappointed. Budgens shop at Hacketts is a very special place, staffed by some amazing people. Now it's just going to be another bland Tesco shed. Gutted.'
Other readers appeared to take a more light-hearted approach to the announcement, with Matt Livings posted: 'We can now rename Trowbridge as TESCOBRIDGE. it will be happening at the next town council meeting.'
Some comments indicated that residents don't not mind the change provided the staff stay.
Joanne Gifford said: 'I was told and am sad as love Budgens. However they are keeping the post office and staff are keeping their jobs too.'
Claire Motion-Obrien seconded Ms Gifford's support for the staff: 'I don't mind the change as long as they keep the staff especially Michael.'
Lizzie Lamb joined in the chorus of praise for the staff, writing: 'Oh they need to keep the staff. They are such a lovely bunch. Always so friendly and happy to help.'
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