The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Wholesale / Retail 46 - Wholesale trade 46.3 - Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco 46.39 - Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
130 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
6 August 2010
Employment effect (start)
18 August 2010
Foreseen end date
Description
American cash and carry company Costco is to create 130 jobs in Coventry, with the opening of a new warehouse next week. Manager Gerard Rafferty said Coventry was in an ideal location for their store because of the good transport links. Graham Aylott from Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce said "New jobs in the city is a good thing for the city and 130 is quite a lot of jobs, especially in this economic climate."
Eurofound (2010), Costco, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 70801, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/70801.
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