Fresh & Easy to Open Nine New Stores in September

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Tesco’s Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market announced plans to open nine new California stores in September. The company expects to hire more than 180 employees for these stores and is currently accepting applications.

Entry-level positions start at $10 an hour in California and offer quarterly bonuses of up to 10 percent, as well as a 401(k) with company match. Believing everyone deserves access to affordable and comprehensive healthcare, Fresh & Easy also provides all employees the opportunity to work at least 20 hours per week, entitling them to vision, prescription drug, dental and medical coverage, with Fresh & Easy paying at least 75 percent of the cost.

“We are excited to continue opening stores and hiring in new neighborhoods throughout California,” Fresh & Easy’s CEO Tim Mason said in a statement. “Customers don’t want to compromise on quality or taste to save money for their families. That’s why we continue to focus on providing access to fresh, wholesome food options at prices our customers can afford, right where they live.”

The nine California stores opening in September include:

Sept. 8
-- Hubbard St. and Gladstone Ave. in Sylmar.
-- Rosemead Blvd. and Valley Blvd. in Rosemead.
-- Rose Ave. and Gonzales Rd. in Oxnard.
-- Cherry Ave. and 25th St. in Signal Hill.


Sept. 15
-- Cedar Ave. and Shields Ave. in Fresno.
-- Herndon Ave. and Fowler Ave. in Clovis.


Sept. 22 -- 32nd St. and University Ave. in San Diego.
-- River Rd. and College Blvd. in Oceanside.
-- College Blvd. and Oceanside Blvd. in Oceanside.


Fresh & Easy currently operates more than 150 stores in California, Arizona and Nevada.