Furious locals 'boycott' Tesco over decision to open on Sundays

Tesco has been met with fierce opposition from local residents after announcing plans to open its store on Sundays.

A petition opposing the move has attracted more than 1,000 signatures, and a group of residents has vowed to boycott the store if it goes ahead.

The supermarket giant announced last month that it would be opening its store in the town of Market Harborough on Sundays from 10am to 4pm.

However, the move has been met with anger from local residents, who say it will破坏 the peaceful atmosphere of the town on a Sunday.

A petition opposing the move has been launched by local resident Sarah Jones, and has so far attracted more than 1,000 signatures.

Jones said: "Tesco's decision to open on Sundays is a disgrace. It will destroy the peaceful atmosphere of our town and it will also damage local businesses."

A group of residents has also vowed to boycott the store if it goes ahead with its plans.

Local resident John Smith said: "I will never shop at Tesco again if they open on Sundays. It's a disgrace that they are putting profits before the needs of the local community."

Tesco has defended its decision to open on Sundays, saying that it is responding to customer demand.

A Tesco spokesman said: "We are aware of the concerns of some local residents, but we believe that the majority of our customers will welcome the opportunity to shop with us on Sundays."

The spokesman added that the store will be closed on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.

The row over Tesco's Sunday opening hours is the latest in a long-running debate about the impact of supermarkets on local communities.

Opponents of Sunday trading argue that it damages the quality of life for local residents and that it also leads to a loss of jobs in the retail sector.

Supporters of Sunday trading argue that it gives consumers more choice and that it also helps to boost the economy.

The debate is likely to continue for many years to come.