Tesco

Tesco has caused a great amount of controversy in my city. It wanted to open a local store on a busy road and there was great opposition to it, with locals petitioning against the opening of the store; worried and concerned about the impact a Tesco store could have on the diverse range of independent shops on the road. This was almost a year ago, and even though Tesco have set themselves up there, some locals still don't shop there. Full stop.

I totally supported the above campaign, but bear in mind this Tesco is not in my area. Just a few days ago, Tesco opened a new local store just opposite the university. Initially I too was against the idea of a multinational company and taking over the local retail shops and taking their customers and ultimately destroying their business. However, when I went into Tesco yesterday (I was nervous to be seen in there) I realised that it was just so convenient for me, as it is probably for other students and dare I say locals too. They sell fresh vegetables, of almost every type that I can't get in my local Co-op, they sell chips that Co-op don't sell (don't ask!), and almost everything that I need. This is ultimately very convenient for me as its on my way back home from university, so I can decide on the menu (whilst sitting in lectures!) and pick things up, without having to walk another extra mile. But I'm still feeling a tad bit of guilt, when I see the two uncle's shops that are next to Tesco, who once had customers, albeit not many, have absolutely none. But then again, the uncles aren't producing the products, so what am I suppose to do?