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Thresher staff and green campaigners have slammed the group's new open door policy for wasting energy.

Managers have been told to keep the shop door open at all times during trading hours, but staff are having to turn the heating on full to stop themselves and customers getting cold, according to workers who have contacted OLN.

One said: "Several customers have raised issues concerning the effect this will have on the environment due to heaters blasting away at full pelt to prevent staff from freezing ." He added shoppers are "reluctant to browse" because of " low temperatures and draughty conditions" .

Another said having the door open all day has created more work because of " dirt flying in off the main road".

Staff have also raised concerns that shops will get too hot in the summer ...

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