Listening to communities
Our new environment store in Wick opened in November 2006 and will curb CO2 emissions by 50% compared to our standard store.
It is important that a new store opening is welcomed by local people. Tesco want to talk to local people when we plan our stores. We work closely with local communities so we understand local issues and concerns. We distribute leaflets locally, detailing our plans and inviting feedback. We also hold public exhibitions so that people can come and talk to us about our plans for a new store. We also talk to local traders about how our stores can attract new customers to the area and improve business for us all.
We are aiming to further improve the way we consult local communities before building new stores. So, from 2007, we will hold a public exhibition or consult local communities proactively in other ways on every new Tesco superstore. This is one of the promises of our new community plan.
What residents are saying*:
"As an occupier of local business premises just off the site I am completely in favour of this proposal" Wolverhampton
"I think for older people without cars it's ideal for them." Dymchurch
"Investment will be good for the centre." Guisborough
"Yes please, we need a bigger supermarket for more choice." Driffield
"Just what the city needs." Sunderland
"This would be a good step forward in supermarket shopping." Kettering
"Am very impressed with the plans. Blends in with the town perfectly." Cleckheaton
*Comments taken from public exhibitions for new Tesco stores and extensions to existing Tesco stores.
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Key facts at a glance
Listening to customers
12,000 customers attend our Customer Question Time sessions each year.
Tesco Clubcard
We have over 13 million active Clubcard holders.
