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Fred, I'm sure that's one of the main reasons Tesco wants to buy Booker. With the data they'll have access to, they'll easily be able to find out which independent convenience stores are successful/profitable and then either buy them out or simply open a Tesco Express or One Stop in the vicinity. Who knows, Tesco may even start operating some of their stores under the Londis, Budgens, Premier Stores brands to give the public the impression they have choice and are shopping at a local indy shop when in reality they are shopping in a store owned and operated directly by Tesco.