Local independent convenience shops trading under the Londis fascia have warned that the symbol group’s demand that they increase their minimum stock orders by 50% could force them to close.
Londis, part of the Musgrave-Budgens-Londis group, is believed to have told its 2,100 store owners that they would have to spend a minimum of £3,000 a week from February 26.
Rural independents especially fear their businesses will become unsustainable.
The Independent 25/01/07 page 37
