Shoppers ‘boycott Tesco over plan to open on Sundays’

New campaign urges shoppers to avoid supermarket over move

A campaign has been launched urging shoppers to boycott Tesco over plans to open all of its large stores on Sundays in England and Wales.

The Keep Sunday Special campaign, which is backed by trade unions, faith groups and community organisations, said the move would "erode" family time and damage local communities.

Tesco said it was responding to customer demand and that the move would create jobs.

What is the Keep Sunday Special campaign?

The Keep Sunday Special campaign was launched in 2004 to oppose the introduction of Sunday trading in England and Wales.

The campaign argues that Sunday is a special day for families and communities, and that it should be protected from commercialisation.

The campaign has the support of a number of organisations, including the Trade Union Congress, the Church of England, and the National Secular Society.

What are the arguments for and against Sunday trading?

There are a number of arguments for and against Sunday trading.

Those in favour of Sunday trading argue that it gives consumers more choice and flexibility, and that it can help to create jobs.

Those opposed to Sunday trading argue that it erodes family time, damages local communities, and puts pressure on workers.

What is Tesco's position on Sunday trading?

Tesco has said that it is responding to customer demand by opening all of its large stores on Sundays in England and Wales.

The company said the move would create jobs and give customers more choice and flexibility.

Tesco also said that it would ensure that staff who do not want to work on Sundays will not be forced to do so.

What is the likely impact of Tesco's decision?

It is likely that Tesco's decision to open all of its large stores on Sundays will have a significant impact on the retail sector.

It is likely to lead to increased competition and lower prices, which could benefit consumers.

However, it could also lead to job losses in the retail sector, and it could have a negative impact on small businesses.