Supermarket told it can’t sell furniture as council sticks up for independent retailers

26th March | retail | Independent retailers in Essex have been buoyed by a district council ruling that prevents a new Tesco store from selling big ticket items including furniture. The supermarket chain has gained planning permission to expand its Fullbridge, Maldon store, on the condition that products including furniture are not added to the firm’s non-food portfolio at the site.

Maldon District Council said the preventative measure was designed to protect independent retailers in the town, which includes half a dozen furniture and flooring stores.