Cheeky, anyone with a viewpoint that differs from yours is clearly an idiot and cannot see the light. I understand. Contrary to what you may think, I, too would like to see HOP parade strive. But I have also seen plenty of data and research from similar locations in London to suggest that the planned SB store format is actually unlikely to increase business for the rest of the parade. And it is a parade of shops, not a high street. That is a fairly crucial difference, in terms of what effect the introduction of a large chain supermarket has on the competitive and pricing environment in HOP. I'd have absolutely no objections to a SB if we were in a high street. But we are not. Anyway, I rest my case, I have no interest in arguing here. Let's see what happens and if SB brings the salvation you clearly hope for.

This post was last modified: 05-08-2012 08:07 AM by Tinkerbell.