July 11th 2024.
It's official: Tesco and Sainsbury's are joining in on the excitement of the Euro 2024 Final by closing their doors early on Sunday evening. The two major supermarkets have announced that over 1,800 Tesco Express stores and smaller Sainsbury's chains will shut down at 7:30pm, just in time for kickoff.
The reason behind this early closure? To give their hardworking employees the chance to watch England take on Spain in what is sure to be an epic match. Sainsbury's even took to Twitter to share their enthusiasm, declaring "It's coming home and so are we!" They also stated that their Locals and petrol stations across England will also be closing at 7:30pm on July 14th.
But don't worry, all stores will be back to their normal opening hours the following morning at 6am or 7am. It's just a special occasion that calls for some early celebrations. And with the match being held on a Sunday, most larger stores would already be closed by the time the game begins.
Before England's incredible win on Wednesday, Tesco's managing director of UK stores, Kevin Tindall, expressed his support for the team, saying "We will be cheering on the Three Lions tonight against the Netherlands and hope they reach a second successive Euros final." He also added, "We appreciate just how much this would mean to so many of our colleagues, and we want them to be able to celebrate with their family and friends."
So, if England does make it to the final, Tesco and Sainsbury's will be right there with their employees, cheering on Gareth Southgate and the team. And as for the stores in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, they will continue to operate as usual. It's a win-win situation for everyone involved. Let's just hope football really does come home.
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