BBC Money Box includes a discussion on this the industry spokesman insists there are no plans to load busy times, in the face of M&S lowering prices pre-lunchtime rush. He did concede that 24 hour shopping will make this inevitable. There are costs that convenience attracts. It will happen there first. Then migrate to everywhere anytime as the public get weary of being observant. FWIW I do shop at the Coop frequently, which is 12 minutes walk. Painsbury's are; 12 mins walk, a bus ride via the pretty route or a bus ride and another 7 minutes walk. Yes if they sell Staffordshire Oatcakes like Kidderminster or Warwick*. Durn right I vote with my feet. Tescos - never. Bad publicity applies! And they involve more bus and walking ! *at the Folk Festival, if they still sell them.
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