Tesco alcohol sales plan sparks row with nearby off-licence
Wine Box staff member Sidar Hatipoglu has spoken out about Tesco's premises licence application A SUPERMARKET’S plan to sell alcohol from its store in a New Forest village has sparked a flurry of opposition – including from a neighbouring off-licence. Objectors claim the proposals for the Tesco Express in Poulner go against a covenant in the shop’s lease which prevents different businesses on the small parade from competing with each other. This is said to include Tesco not selling alcohol and nearby off-licence, Wine Box, not selling food, newspapers or other items in competition...
Source: bournemouthecho.co.uk