West Midlands Co-op stores open on Christmas Day

WEST Midlands Co-op has announced plans to open 12 of its convenience stores for five hours on Christmas Day. An additional eight c-stores will also be open for...

WEST Midlands Co-op has announced plans to open 12 of its convenience stores for five hours on Christmas Day.

An additional eight c-stores will also be open for limited hours on Boxing Day and on Monday December 27th. The society&#039s 16 supermarkets will also be open for limited hours on the 27th.

Roy Frodsham, General Manager of West Midlands Co-op&#039s food division, said: `Opening during the whole Christmas period has been very successful and popular. Last year, 6,000 customers used West Midlands Co-op stores on December 25th.

`Staff on duty in the branches on Christmas Day volunteer to work a shift. They really get into the festive spirit, singing carols and handing out mince pies before heading home to celebrate with their families.

`Our employees will be paid over the Christmas period in accordance with their contractual entitlements and national guidelines as agreed by the society, Usdaw and the Co-operative Employers Association.`

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