The new Morrisons Daily has opened, festooned with balloons, in the premises previously occupied by the Lee Off-Licence. It’s open from 7 AM to 11 PM daily.
At first glance it seems to be well stocked with basic essentials, including fruit, vegetables and flowers, as well as selling fresh bread, croissants and pastries. We will be interested to receive feedback from shoppers.
It ‘s also offering hot food like bacon and sausage baps, and has a coffee machine. Let’s hope the new competition doesn’t affect the existing business which have been there for many years: the newsagents and convenience store opposite and the café next door.
I feel that this is an aggressive move to close the newsagents opposite. A supermarket chain has access to cheaper products as they are bought in huge quantities whereas an individual shop is more likely to rely on cash and carry. I will not be shopping there as I want small businesses to survive.