The closure date for the Tesco superstore in a Wiltshire town centre has been announced.
In January Tesco confirmed it would shut the doors of its branch in the Emery Gate Shopping Centre, in Chippenham, and relocate to a smaller unit on the High Street.
The retailer has now confirmed the Emery Gate branch will close on August 15, after 16 years of trading at the shopping centre.
A sign displayed at the shop said: “This store will permanently close on August 15, 2024.
“Your nearest Tesco store is Chippenham, SN15 3EY.”
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A Tesco Express store will be opened at one of the High Street units vacated by Wilko when the chain closed its doors last year.
At the time of writing, no date had been confirmed for the opening of this convenience store.
Plans for the look of the shop, including new signage to be installed at the building, have already been approved by Wiltshire Council.
Earlier this year Tesco said leaving its current branch was a “difficult decision.”
A spokesperson added: “We have taken the difficult decision to close our Chippenham Superstore.
“We have however secured a new smaller premises in Chippenham town centre which we will open as Tesco Chippenham High Street Express, and we look forward to continuing to serve our customers at our local stores.”
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