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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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BlueMum16 · 11/07/2024 20:11

countvoncount · 11/07/2024 20:10

Fair points!
He's still being paid as normal, and is very happy!
Just seems crazy that for literally any other reason the place stays open
You're all absolutely right though, a smart move on tescos part!

Glad he's being paid.

It's great free advertising for them when everyone talking about England.

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countvoncount · 11/07/2024 20:10

Fair points!
He's still being paid as normal, and is very happy!
Just seems crazy that for literally any other reason the place stays open
You're all absolutely right though, a smart move on tescos part!

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ThistleWitch · 11/07/2024 20:09

Are they paying the staff who were rostered on?

BakeOffRewatch · 11/07/2024 20:09

I doubt it’s their hearts and probably a combination of knowing it won’t be worth to keep express stores open with everyone in pubs or at home watching it, if people did come in it might attract poor behaviour, alcohol related incidents and so on. And they might know they’ll have a problem with people pulling sickies last minute. Sounds more business savvy than compassionate to employees, especially as it’s only Express stores.

I totally understand your annoyance though!

Fantosia · 11/07/2024 20:07

Not really. They expect it will be deserted, everyone home watching not shopping. It's a one-off where profits would be low and will boost staff morale/their reputation. Versus the annual days you've mentioned.

Annoying but not bonkers.

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

Crinklycrisp · 11/07/2024 20:05

Good on Tesco.

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?