Tesco announces closure of Netherfield Homeplus store

Jobs are at risk after Tesco announced it is to close its Homeplus store in Netherfield.

The store, based on Victoria Retail Park, is one of six to close across the country next month..  

The six Homeplus stores, which sold clothing, electrical goods and furniture, were included in 43 store closures Tesco revealed back in January.

Tesco will try to offer affected workers alternative roles, it said.

“We’ve taken the difficult decision to close our remaining six Homeplus stores. Our priority is now to explain what this announcement means for our colleagues and wherever possible, offer them alternative roles with Tesco,” said a spokesman for the retailer.