Town's Kwik Save closes
Wellington's Kwik Save store closed today with the loss of up to 12 jobs. Customers turning up to the supermarket found a note at the premises announcing its closure. Wellington's Kwik Save store closed today with the loss of up to 12 jobs. Customers turning up to the supermarket found a note at the premises announcing its closure. The future of all branches have been in doubt. In March bosses announced redundancy plans, despite a £50 million rescue package the previous month. Workers and customers have been left furious over the uncertainty of the store's future, after bosses refused to say which stores would be saved. Shirley and Chris Jackson, from Arleston, were regular visitors to the New Street store and were planning to do their shopping today. "It used to be a good shop - it was handy, especially for the OAPs so they didn't have to go so far. And it is terrible for the people who have lost their jobs," Mrs Jackson said. Read the full story in the Shropshire Star
Wellington's Kwik Save store closed today with the loss of up to 12 jobs. Customers turning up to the supermarket found a note at the premises announcing its closure.
The future of all branches have been in doubt. In March bosses announced redundancy plans, despite a £50 million rescue package the previous month.
Workers and customers have been left furious over the uncertainty of the store's future, after bosses refused to say which stores would be saved. Shirley and Chris Jackson, from Arleston, were regular visitors to the New Street store and were planning to do their shopping today.
"It used to be a good shop - it was handy, especially for the OAPs so they didn't have to go so far. And it is terrible for the people who have lost their jobs," Mrs Jackson said.
Margaret Maher, 75, lives nearby and suffers from osteoporosis but had walked to Kwik Save on her two walking sticks.
She said: "I have gone there for years. Now I'll have to get the bus to Morrisson's - I can't walk that far."
And another shopper added: "It is ridiculous and we can't do anything about it. What's going to close next?"
Telford & Wrekin mayor, councillor Miles Hoskin said: "It is tragic for the town, it is tragic for the whole of the community, especially for the retail side of Wellington."
