Tesco eyeing up new store after planning permission granted Options

[TJHaines]

"There are currently 15 Tesco stores within a 16 mile radius of Newbury town centre."

Nearly 1 Tescos per mile around Newbury seems pretty ridiculous if you ask me! It'd be nice to see some cheaper shops open up in the area, although I'm sure the Pub mentioned in the article could be converted into something much better and more worth while than a Tesco Express!

I've heard in the past that Tescos have just bought land to stop other Supermarkets buying it. I have nothing against Tescos, and quite like the one along the main road (saves all the hustle and bustle at the retail park, and is much closer to home) but don't think we need so many in the area.

What are all your thoughts on this?

[Roger T]

I agree. Too many Tesco's.
In this case, I feel every little does not help.

Perhaps we might want a Sainsburys. Or an Asda. Just not Morrisions. They will always be "northern" to me.
I miss the days in the 90's. Waitrose, when Somerfield, was a much nicer shop. I remember a relative working in there (not the Nephew) but have since grown apart.

[stewiegriffin]

Just not Morrisions. They will always be "northern" to me.

You soft southern b'stard!

There was a Morrisons where I used to live. Knocked spots off the Tesco & Asda. Had a great bakery & deli and a much better range of fresh ready meals & pizza's etc.

Nowt wrong wi' Morrisons ah tell thee!