Bristol University student newspaper 'The Epigram', reports that "Bristol could soon see another Tesco store open its doors for business".
Stephanie Linning writes that The Fellowship, a pub on Filton Avenue and a building that has been the subject of previous campaigns by locals to have it protected with listed status, is being sold, and Tesco have confirmed an intention to secure the lease.
Local residents and independent shop owners are concerned, and for several reasons. They are keen that the character of the area and a beloved building with longstanding social function be preserved. They are worried that Tesco opening will prevent local shops from thriving, and, an unnamed local shopkeeper states with conviction that "'We don't need another supermarket on this road.'"
Sounds familiar doesn't it...
Tuesday 21 February 2012
The high street
Just a few musings for you, recently I saw in the media that on average 14 stores a day are closing on our high streets - then I found this article http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/surprise-rise-in-retail-sales-revealed-7031499.html which appears to say things are looking up. Further reading made me realise although store sales made January a better month than expected for retail, it will be the next few months that reveal the true picture.
What bothers me about Chain store closures - take Habitat for example is this, if even stores with (in theory) support and infrastructure and money behind them fail - what chance do Independent stores have. Independents will have to fight harder to stay on our streets. I hope that many will ride the storm - take advantage of their Unique Selling Point - the service and the quality of the products they can offer - this sweeping statement can apply to a wide range of retail - from clothing to food. Shops that focus on their customers needs will be the one's to survive - and WE can support them, by going into a shop that isn't a chain you may be able to find a true gem!
Over and Out
Helen x
KWL Team
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