Nitoda, am not making a value judgement here. Chacun a son gout. :-)

So, I take it you would be in favour of a Little Waitrose then? If so, as it happens, I agree with you, this is a much better supermarket. It would also present a much greater challenge for the existing stores, IMO, including the Deli. However, I think that the same deal applies - ultimately the shops that co-exist with a larger supermarket, will be stronger ones. And Bcm could be right, some may have to close for this to happen. It's a cutthroat business isn't it?