Fresh & Easy, Wachovia enter ATM deal

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. Tesco has entered into an agreement with Wachovia Corp. in which Wachovia Bank will be the exclusive ATM provider to Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market when the company's first stores debut in Southern California, Las Vegas and Phoenix this fall.

Ceo Tim Mason of Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets said, "When considering ATM providers in the U.S., Wachovia stood out as a logical and natural partner since both companies strive to be good neighbors and employers and to provide the absolute best customer service. We are confident that consumers will be as receptive to Wachovia as they will be to our fresh, high-quality foods."