A SUPERMARKET’S proposal to open a store in Weybridge has received a mixed reaction after plans were unveiled at a public consultation.
Morrisons, which wants to develop the derelict Focus site in Monument Hill, held a three-day event in Weybridge Hall.
More than 600 people attended and the developer is now considering the comments made, including concerns regarding the size of the supermarket and the effect it would have on the town.
Weybridge resident David Stevens said he had been against the idea of a supermarket being built on the old Focus site since he had first become aware of it.
“There is just no need to have another supermarket,” he said. “There are at least one or two of them and then you have the convenience stores.
"Weybridge has very much a village feel. The local businesses make up a lot of what the area is about.”
As well a new building, Morrisons is proposing a 220-space car park under the store offering 90 minutes’ free parking.
A new roundabout is planned connecting Monument Hill and Monument Road to direct traffic in and out of the car park.
Vicki Macleod, who lives in Thames Street, said she was supportive of the plan to improve competition for people who could not necessarily afford to shop in Waitrose, but she had reservations about the plans shown during the consultation.
Commenting on the store’s claims that it would increase the number of shoppers coming into Weybridge, she said: “I think people will drive in there and shop, then leave.”
Weybridge resident Ernest Rich said he had been impressed with branches of Morrisons he had visited and that he would use the new supermarket if got developed.
He said: “It would be nice to have a Morrisons. Having the car parking underground will be a good idea.”
Richard Haynes, development executive for Morrisons, said: “We are analysing hundreds of comments. We are grateful to everyone for taking the time to give us their views and for helping us to improve and refine the scheme, ultimately making it better.”
The supermarket plans to apply to Elmbridge Borough Council later in the year and said it could be open by Christmas 2013 if planning permission was granted by early autumn.
The proposed site includes the old Focus store as well as the Little Garth building adjacent to the Baker Street car park, 31–33 Monument Hill and the Park House offices next door.
As well as creating around 300 full and part-time jobs, Morrisons claimed it would generate around £3.5m annually for the town as more people used surrounding shops and businesses.
Draft plans were presented to the planning sub-committee before a meeting on November 7.
Source: www.getsurrey.co.uk
Tesco launches its Van with insurance - YAHOO!
Supermarket takeaway: new Tesco Van Insurance launched ( Source: Business Car Manager )
(PRWEB UK) 28 May 2012
Author: RALPH MORTONHopping down in a van to a local Tesco supermarket to pick up some groceries, make sure to pick up the items marked van insurance.
Because not only does Tesco want to supply you with food and drink, it also wants that people to take away its newly launched Tesco Van Insurance via Tesco Bank.
The supermarket says Tesco Van Insurance has been designed to give businesses and traders a comprehensive insurance cover in one place.
And the comprehensive cover looks comprehensive.
If picked it off the shelves people will get mobile repairs, a courtesy van, lock and key cover, legal cover, foreign use cover and a lifetime guarantee on repairs, as standard. A payment holiday scheme has also been built into the cover for Tesco Clubcard customers, enabling a month’s payment holiday on insurance premium instalments up to twice a year – useful by going away on holiday.
In addition to Tesco Van Insurance, can also be addeed on Tesco Tradesman Insurance for public and employers’ liability insurance or cover for tools and equipment.
Both vans and pick-ups can be covered by the insurance, as well as trailer cover for tow one. As many as eight drivers can be insured to drive the same van, while if the business has multiple vans and pick-ups, then they can all be included on the same Tesco Van Insurance policy.
Julie Hopes, managing director, Insurance at Tesco Bank, said on this latest business van news:
“We understand that commercial vans are an essential part of the smooth running of many businesses, particularly for those van drivers who are self-employed.
“We have listened to our customers and, in response, have introduced a product which offers comprehensive and competitive cover to ensure commercial van drivers stay on the road at all times.”
Both Tesco Van Insurance and Tesco Tradesman Insurance are underwritten by AXA Insurance.
The business van insurance offers sole traders and van fleet operators the choice of comprehensive (Comp), third party fire & theft (TPFT) or third party only (TPO) cover. You can find further details at Tescobank.com/van .
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ALDI Ranks Sixth on Greenpeace Annual Seafood Retailer Scorecard - Yahoo Finance
BATAVIA, Ill., May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ALDI is ranked sixth on the Greenpeace 2012 Seafood Retailer Scorecard, climbing from seventh place on last year's ranking. The scorecard rates the seafood sustainability of grocery retailers nationwide.
The scorecard is part of Greenpeace's Carting Away the Oceans report, which has analyzed the practices of 20 top grocery retailers by measuring key seafood sustainability metrics since 2008. The report says that ALDI "continues to push forward in the development of what is becoming one of the country's leading sustainable seafood programs." It also recognizes ALDI as the first grocer in the United States to introduce comprehensive Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations catch area labeling on all fresh and frozen seafood products.
"We are so proud and honored to be named among the top 10 on Greenpeace's scorecard," said Jason Hart, president, ALDI. "We work closely with the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership and Global Aquaculture Alliance, and we are committed to continuing to find the most effective ways to source sustainable seafood."
Like all ALDI food products, ALDI seafood is also backed by the company's Double Guarantee. If for any reason a customer is not 100 percent satisfied with a food product, ALDI will gladly replace the food product AND refund the customer's money.
About ALDI Inc.
A leader in the grocery retailing industry, ALDI operates more than 1,200 U.S. stores in 32 states, primarily from Kansas to the East Coast. More than 20 million customers each month save up to 50 percent* on their grocery bills, benefiting from the ALDI simple and streamlined approach to retailing. ALDI sells more than 1,400 of the most frequently purchased grocery and household items, primarily under its exclusive brands, which must meet or exceed the national name brands on taste and quality. ALDI is so confident in the quality of its products, the company offers a Double Guarantee: If for any reason a customer is not 100 percent satisfied with any ALDI food product, ALDI will gladly replace the product and refund the purchase price. For more information about ALDI, visit www.aldi.us.
*Based upon a price comparison of comparable products sold at leading national retail grocery stores.
Source: finance.yahoo.com
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