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Morrisons’ plans to open a store in County Durham are even though it all advances after the supermarket giant showed it will open until the end of this year.
Morrisons left consumers furious when he ended plans for a store at Dalton Park Outlet Destination in 2016, two years after getting the keys for the first time.
MPs criticized the company for refusing to spend a date opening a new supermarket on the site, asking the supermarket giant to sublet the site, pointing out what it would be like with shoppers in the surrounding areas, but the plans were in limbo, until now.
The store and supermarket managers themselves have shown that a new logo will be opened before the end of the year, which will also create 150 jobs as it provides network services.
The news follows the opening of a Morrisons fuel station before this summer at the start of the project.
Jerry Hatch, director of Dalton Park Center, said: “We are very happy to verify that Morrisons will open a at Dalton Park before Christmas this year.
“Many harsh paintings have been made in the scenes in recent months and today’s announcement is a testament to the efforts of many parties.
“The new Morrisons store will create significant employment opportunities, which would be in general times, so being able to promote it in the existing climate is very encouraging.
“We look forward to see how this task becomes a reality and what it will bring to our community.”
A Spokeswoman for Morrisons added: “After the successful launch of our fuel station, we now plan to open the Morrisons Dalton Park store until the end of this year.
“Teams of specialists are heading to the unit at a new Morrisons workshop and the recruitment of approximately 90 new colleagues will begin shortly.
“We would like to thank the chain for their continued patience and look forward to welcoming them to the store.”
Grahame Morris, DEPUTY for East Durham, said: “This is news.
“The empty unit in Dalton Park is a source of frustration, as the total network can see the prospect of a new supermarket.
“I’m very happy that Morrisons opens a new supermarket until the end of the year, which will bring much-needed jobs and investments in time for Christmas.”
Dalton Park, which in recent years has added a movie theater, pub and several restaurants, is the largest recreational and shopping program in the Northeast and houses more than 70 stores, adding well-known brands such as Gap Outlet, Levi’s, Next Outlet. and MS Outlet and sportswear giants Adidas Outlet, New Balance and Sports Direct.