Coventry supermarket is closing - because it's TOO busy
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 11:08 pm
Aldi has announced it is to close one of its Coventry stores, because it is too popular
The Roseberry Avenue store, in Bell Green, will close its doors for the final time at the end of March.
Aldi said the popular outlet was closing as in its current form both the store and the car park were no longer able to cope with demand.
An Aldi spokesperson said: “Unfortunately, we have had to take the decision to close our Bell Green store at the end of March as the store and car park are no longer large enough to meet demand.”
The closure has sparked shock among loyal shoppers, many of whom contacted CoventryLive.
And a petition has been set up in a bid to convince the retailer to remain open.
Rachel Green said: “I think it is such a shame and a sad situation.
“It is a big store and everyone is worried about it."
She added: “Staff told me it would be closing on March 31.
“I was told Aldi want to create a bigger store but can’t get planning permission.
“I don’t understand as Riley Square nearby is one of the areas that is meant to be getting developed.
“I think it was the first Aldi in Coventry.
“It is a big shopping place, it’s really popular and this area really needs it.
“My friend said she was devastated.
“Bell Green is a great community and unfortunately it is going to lose a major thing.”
Rachel said that the staff at the store were not losing their jobs, something which was confirmed by the Aldi spokesperson, who said: “All colleagues are being given the opportunity to relocate to another of our stores in the city.
“We currently have six stores across Coventry, including at the nearby Gallagher Retail Park, which also serves some of the Bell Green community.”
The Aldi spokeperson added the company was still keen to grow in Coventry and was on the lookout for new sites.
They added: “We are now looking for new larger sites in the city with more parking spaces.”