With the onslaught of the credit crunch, as with all grocery retailers, we are continuing to offer our customers excellent bargains.  As responsible retailers we do everything possible to keep ourselves as competitive as possible with our major competitors.

Last week I took part in a seminar at the Imperial War Museum in London entitled “Heart of the Community”.  I was indeed honoured to share a stage with both Iain Wright MP an under minister and the leader of the Lib Dems, Nick Clegg.  All three main parties were represented and they all gave the same message regarding small shops. 

Every MP present understood the vital role that small, family owned stores play in the community.  They all understood that value does not just refer to price but also to the benefits small shops have to the communities that they serve.

Thankfully, at long last, it seems that our message is getting across, albeit too late for many towns and villages throughout the UK.  So when you are next comparing prices, just stop for a moment and compare the true meaning of value !!