Sainsbury's and Tesco have warned drivers who are visiting stores and petrol pumps in their car this weekend. Sainsbury's has warned petrol forecourts will be shutting up shop EARLY as England take on Spain in the final of Euro 2024 in Berlin in Germany. Clodagh Moriarty, chief retail and technology officer at Sainsbury's, told GB News: "We want to give our colleagues the chance to tune in live and cheer on England with friends and family.
The atmosphere in stores is electric after last night's win and everyone is working hard across the business to make sure our customers can find everything they may want for the match." Sainsbury's stores will open at normal time on Monday morning. Sainsbury’s and Tesco will shut their fuel stations earlier on Sunday to watch England in the finals.
Drivers have been urged to fill up before the closure time to avoid being left stranded and in need of fuel. READ MORE UK tourists in Greece, Turkey, Spain, Portugal warned 'it will last for days' It comes as Sainsbury’s announced that it will close more than 1,000 Sainsbury’s Local convenience stores and all petrol stations from 7.30pm on Sunday night.
Tesco plans to close 1,800 Tesco Extra stores at 7.30pm on Sunday night to allow staff enough time to get home for the 8pm kickoff. Kevin Tindall, managing director of Tesco UK stores, said: "We are delighted that the Three Lions have reached a second successive Euros final after a nail-biting last gasp win over the Netherlands last night.
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