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22/2/2023
Tesco Announce Pay Rise To £11.02 Per HourThumbnail for article : Tesco Announce Pay Rise To £11.02 Per Hour
Tesco announced it will give store workers a 7% pay rise, in what will be the third increase in ten months.  The supermarket reached an agreement with the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) and will increase the hourly pay rate by 72p.  
29/10/2021
Farmfoods New Store At Wick Opens Friday 29th OctoberThumbnail for article : Farmfoods New Store At Wick Opens Friday 29th October
More competition in the food market in Caithness begins on Friday 29th October with the opening of a new Farmfoods shop in Wick.   The new store occupies the one formerly occupied by Poundland and another one next door.  
The future of the UK's high streets - A PodcastThumbnail for article : The future of the UK's high streets - A Podcast
The latest More Than a Shop podcast explores the changing landscape of UK high streets.  Elizabeth Alker is joined by industry experts - Central England Co-operative‘s Chief Executive, Debbie Robinson, and the IGD's Head of Shopper Insight, Rhian Thomas - who talk passionately about how the high street is still relevant.  
Co-op To Hire 5000 Out Of Work Hospitality StaffThumbnail for article : Co-op To Hire 5000 Out Of Work Hospitality Staff
Convenience retailer, the Co-op, has announced plans to create 5,000 store-based roles in a bid to provide temporary employment for hospitality workers who have lost their jobs and to increase support for local communities, amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.   Recruitment procedures have been simplified so that candidates can apply for positions by walking into their nearest Co-op with a view to starting work in a matter of days.  
10/1/2015
Most Northerly Phone Shop In The UK Opens At Tesco WickThumbnail for article : Most Northerly Phone Shop In The UK Opens At Tesco Wick
Techno-geeks and trend conscious phone users in the town of Wick and its surrounding areas will no longer have to rely on the internet or have to travel to Inverness to suss out which of the latest smartphones suits them best.   That's because following an extensive refresh the Tesco superstore in Wick has seen a Tesco Phone Shop added to the many services it offers.  
14/12/2014
Free Meeting Room For Community Groups At Tesco WickThumbnail for article : Free Meeting Room For Community Groups At Tesco Wick
Tesco in Wick are now offering a meeting room free of charge for one off or regular weekly meetings.   Part of their relaunch involves offering facilities to the community.  
30/4/2014
Tesco Transforms Its Homeware Range With The Launch Of Its New GM Spring/Summer CollectionsThumbnail for article : Tesco Transforms Its Homeware Range With The Launch Of Its New GM Spring/Summer Collections
Tesco is helping customers to accessorise their homes with the latest design trends, through the launch of its transformed homeware range.  The range, led by a new team, reflects current fashions and offers a choice of five key Spring/Summer trends.  
19/10/2012
Lidl Stores in Caithness Getting Ready To BakeThumbnail for article : Lidl Stores in Caithness Getting Ready To Bake
Competition in the supermarket bakery sector is set to take off in Caithness as fast-growing discount chain Lidl gets ready to roll out in-store bakeries.   The German retailer, which has over 580 stores in the UK, has already completed many bakeries across the UK.  
21/3/2008
Tesco Wick Raises Highest Total For Red Cross In HighlandThumbnail for article : Tesco Wick Raises Highest Total For Red Cross In Highland
Tesco stores raise over £25,000 for British Red Cross services in the Highlands Tesco Wick raised the most amount of money for the British Red Cross in the Highlands, raising over £6,500.   Tesco stores across the Highlands have raised more than £25,000 in 2007 for local British Red Cross services.