News
September 2008
Pensioner-friendly supermarket proposed in Newcastle
A leading supermarket has unveiled plans to build Britain’s first pensioner-friendly supermarket.
To be based in Newcastle, the 60,000sq ft store would feature anti-slip flooring, wide aisles, large-text signs, bigger checkouts, and trolleys boasting lockable wheels, magnifying glasses and built-in chairs.
The supermarket’s plans were based on a similarly equipped store in Berlin. Representatives of the elderly community in the Newcastle area and scientists from Newcastle University travelled to Germany to study the supermarket.
Under proposals, the hospital, close to the city centre, would be redeveloped and in its place would be the supermarket and the Institute for Ageing and Health.
Newcastle City Council’s development control committee is expected to hear the planning application this year.