Store launches 'close a rival' incentive scheme

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In a new slant on staff incentives, UK supermarket chain Somerfield is apparently offering store managers £5,000 if they succeed in closing down rival Co-op stores.

Somerfield has also put up £500 bonuses to all staff if they entice Co-op employees to work at its shops.

NAMNEWS | Somerfields close a Co-Op staff bonus

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Author: Brian Amble
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