Tinkerbell, I can see that you've taken my post dated 03-08-2012 01:22 PM personally, this was not my intention, it was meerly a case of unfortunate timing, (I was writing my post the same time you posted yours (see times)). It's ok though, I have a thick skin, re your subsequent comments.

There are obviously two sides of the fence people sit on this long drawn out discussion of whether a Sainsbury's is a good idea for our Parade, High street, row of shops, whatever you want to call it (High street seems to be a popular one though); the side that I sit on (the pro's), and the other side (the against)

I've seem many a post providing a legitimate argument for, but still cannot see any decent argument against. Telling us to walk a bit further, get some exercise it'll do you good, get in your car and drive to Forest hill/New Cross to get your provisions doesn't really stand up to be honest. The competitve pricing argument also doesn't stand up as it has been discussed on here (and admitted by Sainsbury's themselves) that their prices are higher in these small local stores. Their strategy is one of convenience.

If anyone can provide evidence that a sainsbury's local entering a parade which is in decline and where close to half the units on that parade are already empty has had a negative impact on said parade/high street, (or at least provide a legitamte reason as to why they shouldn't come), then I promise i'll shut up.