Quote Originally Posted by Ged View Post
Rows of shops invariably close down when nearby supermarkets open due mainly of course to the competition. I know publishers and small bookshops who tell me they cannot compete with supermarkets selling books. Small clothes shops are effected by Asda's George (Dunn's, Peacocks etc etc) Wilkinsons do hardware and household stuff of course so it's not just the usual food supermarkets who sell everything these days that have an impact on the local rows of shops. I use supermarkets for the family big shop but inevitably have to use smaller shops for day to day items and stuff we've forgotten.
It's true. I was talking to the one remaining fishmonger in St John's market;
I remember when it was a proper fishmarket with all stalls occupied on both sides of that avenue - now there is one solitary stall left. The fishmonger told me it was the result of the supermarkets taking over.
I commented on how you can't buy fresh fish in Anfield, or anywhere in the surrounding districts - we used to have 2 fish shops in Anfield - Priory rd and Breck rd - my mum reminded me that there were in fact 4 in the district at one time. He went on to tell us that, outside of St John's market, there are only 3 remaining shops open for business in L'pool .. it makes you think.

There are fewer butchers left now - I think there are only 2 or 3 left in my area - one on Priory rd that is just about surviving, and 1 or maybe 2 on Breck rd.
the large deli shop next to Barclays bank closed down recently - none can compete since the Breck rd Asda opened.
Even the little florist by the library had to close - - Asda sells flowers and plants too !