A convenience store is set to close and become a new shop this month.
McColl’s in Tolipts Lane, Watford, will shut on February 14 before reopening as a Morrisons Daily on Friday, February 24.
The store, which will be refurbished during the closure, was one of those saved after Morrisons bought McColl's in a £190 million rescue deal in May.
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A Morrisons spokesperson said: "We are delighted to be investing in our store on Tolpits Lane, Watford, and bringing our latest Morrisons Daily format to the store including Morrisons own brand, more fresh foods, hot food to go and coffee."
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Morrisons confirmed that the store’s Post Office would be open kept on after shoppers voiced fears that it would be lost.
However, the supermarket did not answer if McColl’s staff would be kept on. It has been contacted for clarification. Updates to follow.
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