Major supermarket with 329 stores to close popular branch this month after more than 50 years
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A MAJOR supermarket with 329 stores is set to close a popular branch this month after welcoming customers for more than 50 years. The site, located in Hall Green, Birmingham, announced it will close its doors for the final time on January 14. Waitrose claimed that “despite the best efforts” they were ultimately unable to find a way to “make the shop commercially sustainable.”.
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Execs dubbed the move a sad "last resort" after failing to bring in higher profits. Redundancy consultations were held with the store's 123 members of staff. Hall Green North Councillor, Saima Suleman, announced the sad news on Facebook earlier last year.
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Fans of the branch were saddened by the news. The post sparked an outcry among shoppers who claimed they "want to move now". One user wrote: "Hall Green isn’t what it was I think it needs to be more suitably placed.". Another resident said: "This has made me want to move now.".
Others added on social media: "That's disappointing! It's one of my favourites since moving back to Birmingham in this area.". "Sad - it was always nice to have it at my doorstep. The staff in there are really friendly and helpful. What a shame!", said another.
James Allen, head of retail operations at the supermarket, said: "Our priority now is doing everything we can to support our Partners at Waitrose Hall Green and we will explore opportunities, wherever possible, for those partners who may wish to remain with the Partnership.
