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Major Retailer to Shut All Stores in England Early Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final
The retailer said staff and shoppers can get home before the 8pm kick-off, while Tesco is also adjusting hours for the tournament.
- Smyths Toys Superstores will close all English branches at 6pm on Wednesday, July 15, allowing staff and customers to watch the World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
- Tesco Managing Director UK Operations Kevin Tindall announced that if England reaches the final on Sunday, July 19, Express stores will close early at 7:30pm to let colleagues celebrate.
- The Ship, an independent pub in East Tilbury, will shut at 6pm on Wednesday so staff can watch the match with family and close friends.
- Conversely, The Great Lyde in Yeovil remains closed due to a "major electrical issue" reported July 8, forcing the popular fanzone to miss the semi-final.
- England's World Cup success has driven significant pub spending, with a 244.3 per cent rise during the Ghana match, as thousands of fans travel to Atlanta for the semi-final.
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