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Tesco - football final

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countvoncount · 11/07/2024 20:04

I'm as chuffed as anyone about England reaching the final, just to be clear I'm not bashing that
But.... DH works for Tesco express, who only close on Christmas Day.
Just had a notification that express stores will close at 7.30pm on Sunday, to allow staff to watch the football.
He's delighted of course, as otherwise would have missed it, here's my AIBU, they have normal opening hours on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday etc etc
But can find it in their hearts to close early for a football final?
Bonkers!

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YouveGotAFastCar · 11/07/2024 21:38

countvoncount · 11/07/2024 20:27

Sorry!! Every fan helps!
My mistake
Like I said, I'm happy for him, but just makes me shake my head in disbelief that they can't do the same for parents who can't put their kids to bed on Christmas Eve as the shop stays open late
Or that every new year my other half is opening a shop at 6.30am on 1st January
🙄

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People want the shops open then.

there will be nobody about on Sunday evening. It’ll cost them more to stay open than to be closed. Add in the PR from announcing this and the happy staff and they’ve got an easy win.

(unlike England!)

ExtraOnions · 11/07/2024 21:33

My understanding is that Tesco are closing early, and paying the staff

Good on them

Bazinga007 · 11/07/2024 21:32

To be fair, football is more important than Jesus.

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 11/07/2024 21:31

ConsiderabloiRicherthanYow · 11/07/2024 21:27

We were still in the pandemic then, so no mingling (which would happen if everyone gets off work).

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Ah, that's explains why I was in that glass booth pushing items out to customers with a long stick.

OhHelloMiss · 11/07/2024 21:29

Great for retail staff tho!!

I'll be in prison so can't watch!

gabsdot45 · 11/07/2024 21:28

Christmas comes every year .....

Sethera · 11/07/2024 21:28

Justhereforthechristmasthreads · 11/07/2024 20:06

It's a money saving thing. They know they won't make enough money in the stores to cover staffing them so finish the staff early they don't have to pay them

Bingo. Exactly this. All business decisions come down to money.

MILLYmo0se · 11/07/2024 21:27

Readysteadygoo · 11/07/2024 20:38

If I worked in Tesco and wasn't getting a free day off like the employees rostered to be in on the final I would be so angry

They are finishing their Sunday shift at 7. 30 for an 8 pm kick off, not getting the day off. Id imagine staff not rostered to work will be happy to have the day to enjoy the lead up to the game if they are into football or to hide from it all if not.

Shan5474 · 11/07/2024 21:27

I’m not a football fan so I find this idea quite bizarre. I would’ve thought many people carry on as normal or even would specifically go to a shop or restaurant knowing it’ll be quiet. I think it’s weird they don’t close for religious holidays or matters of state but close for a football game that isn’t even the most prestigious tournament. If I were you I’d also feel a bit miffed that your DH doesn’t get to spend Christmas Eve with his kids but is allowed time off to watch a match

ConsiderabloiRicherthanYow · 11/07/2024 21:27

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 11/07/2024 20:59

Was it?

I think I was working that day. 🙁

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We were still in the pandemic then, so no mingling (which would happen if everyone gets off work).

User79853257976 · 11/07/2024 21:24

It’s a one off for a few hours and they know most people won’t be going shopping at that time.

Rewis · 11/07/2024 21:23

ShiningforLeeBertie · 11/07/2024 21:19

Will there be a British player in the Wimbledon final?

Thought not!!!

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There is a Brit in the men's doubles final 😁

ConsiderabloiRicherthanYow · 11/07/2024 21:23

Ineffable23 · 11/07/2024 20:05

Presumably they have made the assessment no one will want to shop there either as they'll all be at the pub/at home watching the game, so it's a commercial decision as well as a nice one?

100% this.

It's a shrewd business decision as custom will be way down plus it will only work in their favour by treating employees well.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 11/07/2024 21:23

tillyandmilly · 11/07/2024 21:17

Ridiculous - I won’t be watching - other stuff to be doing - will they be closing early for the Wimbledon final- thought not!!!

Stupid comparison. Wimbledon is a tennis tournament preceded and succeeded by many other tennis tournaments throughout the year, hardly a rare occurance.

TheSerenePinkOrca · 11/07/2024 21:21

Yabu. That's fab they do that!

My ex many years ago had to install screens in the warehouse for a company he worked at during the world cup to stop people skiving work!

OhHelloMiss · 11/07/2024 21:19

tillyandmilly · 11/07/2024 21:17

Ridiculous - I won’t be watching - other stuff to be doing - will they be closing early for the Wimbledon final- thought not!!!

Why would they though?

ShiningforLeeBertie · 11/07/2024 21:19

tillyandmilly · 11/07/2024 21:17

Ridiculous - I won’t be watching - other stuff to be doing - will they be closing early for the Wimbledon final- thought not!!!

Will there be a British player in the Wimbledon final?

Thought not!!!

tillyandmilly · 11/07/2024 21:17

Ridiculous - I won’t be watching - other stuff to be doing - will they be closing early for the Wimbledon final- thought not!!!

FrivolousKitchenRollUse · 11/07/2024 21:15

parkrun500club · 11/07/2024 21:10

It isn't a good thing, it is a completely over the top reaction to a sporting event.

We don't all like football. It brings out the worst in people and every two years women can expect to be abused by their menfolk at some point during the tournaments.

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It's not a sporting event at this stage, sometimes things go beyond that. Lots of people with no interest in sport what significant events like this, eg the snooker final in the 80's, the late night Scottish curling in the winter olympics and Murray getting to a wimbledon final.

Football bringing out the worst in people is just a lazy point of view.

OhHelloMiss · 11/07/2024 21:14

It's nothing to do with the 1966 World Cup!

This is the Euros final

swimlyn · 11/07/2024 21:13

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 11/07/2024 20:40

But this sort of thing doesn't occur every year, it last happened in 1966.

Is this the World Cup then?

I don't keep up with these things...

Crinklycrisp · 11/07/2024 21:12

parkrun500club · 11/07/2024 21:10

It isn't a good thing, it is a completely over the top reaction to a sporting event.

We don't all like football. It brings out the worst in people and every two years women can expect to be abused by their menfolk at some point during the tournaments.

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Oh stop whinging. I'm sure Waitrose will be open earlier in the day for you to get your supplies.

parkrun500club · 11/07/2024 21:11

RaininSummer · 11/07/2024 20:29

Seems a bit odd to me as there must be loads of people who have no interest in football.

Indeed. I might not decide to visit Tescos but it's a bit of an assumption to say everyone will be watching.

parkrun500club · 11/07/2024 21:10

Crinklycrisp · 11/07/2024 20:42

So shops can't do a good thing without most of MN moaning about it.

It isn't a good thing, it is a completely over the top reaction to a sporting event.

We don't all like football. It brings out the worst in people and every two years women can expect to be abused by their menfolk at some point during the tournaments.

parkrun500club · 11/07/2024 21:08

Mainoo72 · 11/07/2024 20:28

Quite a few companies are doing this-OneStop & Sainsbury’s included. I think it’s a great idea. Potentially a once in a lifetime event!

Hardly, they made the final in 2021, and the women did in 2022 (and won). 3 times out of 4 years isn't a once in a lifetime event.

I bet we'll be bounced into a bank holiday if they win, even though it will cause mayhem for those unfortunate enough to have medical appointments and planned operations that day.