Core Strategy Baseline Analysis Study - Bradford Metropolitan ...

pressure from superstore / supermarket operators to build new and larger stores across the
District which can also pose a threat to established centres.
Food stores
According to the Bradford District Retail and Leisure Study (WYG, 2008) supermarkets within
the district cater for almost two-third (72%) of the main food shopping done by the district’s
residents. The district is well represented by a number of supermarkets ranging from the
branches of all main national multiples to locally developed chain food stores.
Tesco has traditionally dominated the grocery sector in the UK and so has in Bradford with
by far the largest market share (49%) of all main food shopping trips. Asda, Morrisons and
Sainsbury are also well represented throughout the district operating mainly from the town
and district centres. Branches of Netto, Lidl and Aldi are also concentrated in and around the
main urban areas of the district. On the other hand Co-op convenience stores have a much
wider reach than any other supermarkets with their branches located in many rural areas of
the district including local and village centres.
Locations of all major supermarkets within Bradford
The table below provides a list of supermarkets located within the city, town and district
centres of the district.
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