date:Feb 12, 2014
Independent discount retail is undergoing a boom to rival that of large chains such as Aldi and Lidl, according to a new survey by specialist wholesaler Rowan.
The poll of 2,000 UK adults found that 62.9% of people now shop in independent discounters - four-fifths of whom (79.01%) say they will continue to use the retailers even if their personal financial circumstances improve. Independent discounters customer base spans all UK demographics, with 69.17% of shoppers educated to degree level an