NEW NETTO STORE IN TELFORD OPENS TO THE PUBLIC

Over 300 customers queued from 5.30am to get their hands on all the bargains at the new Netto store located on Turreff Avenue in Donnington, Telford. The opening of the store will create 13 new jobs and customers will be able to enjoy the spacious new store, full of famous brands at discounted prices. The store was opened by first customers Delia Cartledge and Sue Stanford, Netto’s Trading Director Bent Holm and Telford store manager David Muldoon. “The response from shoppers has been brilliant. To see so many people queuing to come to Netto is fantastic,” said Bent Holm. “I’ve received nothing but positive comments from the people who love the store. It’s large, modern and bright, and together with our famous special offers, it gives customers an excellent shopping experience.” In May, Netto announced it had reached an agreement to sell its UK stores to Asda who will, subject to approval from the competition authorities, integrate them into its supermarket’s division for smaller stores. Until official approval is granted, all Netto stores in the UK are continuing operations as usual under existing management. At the official opening the long queues of customers were entertained by Bubbles the Clown and DJ Dave. Many were also lucky enough to win shopping vouchers from Netto’s prize pod. Customers were also treated to a huge range of special offers with many filling their trolleys or rushing to get their hands on the latest deals. Continued Bent: “This new supermarket has got so much under one roof – big brands and own label products at the lowest prices, quality fresh produce, meat delivered daily, frozen foods, healthy choices, as well as a wide range of wines, beers and non-food items. “At Netto, we strive to offer each and every one of our customers fantastic savings and great value everyday. It’s been a real pleasure to meet some of our customers here in Telford and we thank them for their continued custom and support.” Ends. Issued on behalf of Netto by Public. More information: Kirsten Howells or Chris Woolford, Tel: 01302 730303 or email: kirsten.howells@publicgroup.co.uk or chris.woolford@publicgroup.co.uk About Netto in the UK The first Netto store in the UK opened in Leeds in 1990. Today, Netto has 196 supermarkets across the UK, 3,500 employees and plans to open a number of brand new stores over the next 12 months. The UK stores support centre is based in Pontefract, West Yorkshire with facilities of over 300,000 square feet which include customer care, training and recruitment departments. As “The UK’s leading discounter”, Netto prides itself on its streamlined and highly efficient distribution and management which enable it to deliver great service and the lowest prices around. Netto History & Family There are currently more than 1150 Netto stores across Denmark, Germany, Poland, Sweden and the UK. Key facts about Netto include: • According to research, Netto is the most competitive food retailer in the UK. • Netto stores offer a range of 1,400 lines in food and non-food items. • In addition, Netto regularly stocks 160 weekly special offer items at major discounts. • Netto stocks a range of well-known branded items as well as it own quality value brands. • Netto is the pioneer of low cost, great value retailing in the UK. It aims to deliver the best quality products to its customers at the lowest prices. Netto can do this through its ability to broker the best deals with suppliers throughout the globe; its ability to maintain low overhead costs and one of the most efficient distribution networks in European retailing. The Dansk Supermarket group operates five major retail chains in Denmark. These chains are Netto (Discount Food), FOTEX (Supermarkets), BILKA (Hypermarkets), TOJ & SKO (Discount Clothing and Footwear) and A-Z (Variety Stores). Dansk Supermarket Group is owned by F. Salling and the A.P. Møller Group. For more information about Netto, visit www.netto.co.uk