Cheeky - i dont want you to shut up but just want to give you an example from West Kensington, since Sainsbury opened 5 shops closed down, before there were hardly any empty shops around the area, allthough i must say the shops in question did mainly offer the same products as Sainsbury (Neswagents and off licences) I a neither pro or contra Sainsburys, I just think its a question of what kind of a parade/highstreet you want. I think Sainsburys will be great for shopping in HOP but do think the rest of the parade will be more a dining out detination and Brocklley rise which is much better suited for shopping will get a few more independent shops. So, it might be best of both worlds, the rest of empty shops can then change to residential use and everyone is happy