Bern I think you are talking about some imaginary never land there..
"gullibles travels meets the greedy giant!"
Some of you might remember years ago I used to write to complain about the Tesco profit levels...I couldnt equate vast profits with the supposed bargains we are told we are getting. However Ive softened my stance on it as Ive realised people dont care about the profits made, as long as they get good deals and a good experience because they clearly do. Lots of money is spent ensuring they do...its called marketing.
As yes Bern just seen your added bit...but what you are saying is way too late. Its way way way too late. The supermarket phenomenon is here. The life has been throttled out of some towns but its no use NOW saying this and pointing the blame. Its 30 - 40 years too late.There were so many people to blame, planners and so on but its years ago. The best way to regeneration is to get the supermarkets to open up in the centre of towns, that way the life comes back(see my post 34). Nobody will return to the little shop anymore, its too late, They cant match variety, they cant match price, parking, etc etc