Table 1 Classification of supermarkets
Classification | Outlet description |
|---|---|
Chain supermarkets | Supermarket chains (e.g. Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose) and convenience symbol groups (e.g. Nisa, Co-op, Costcutter) |
Independent supermarkets | Food retailers comprising of less than 5 outlets in POI data |
All supermarkets | Chain supermarkets and independent supermarkets |
excluded | Outlets selling primarily non-food items (e.g. newsstands) and outlets located in service stations |