In other words, small shops may be more than capable of holding their own against big retailers if they adapt to the new environment. Indeed, small shops’ advantages are so compelling that Tesco is investing heavily in expanding its network of convenience stores, Tesco Express, thereby effectively mimicking the traditional model of local grocery stores.
换句话说，小商店只要适应了新环境，就会比大零售商更有能力立足。事实上，小商店的优势是如此明显，以至于乐购对其便利店网络Tesco Express进行了大规模投资扩张，大举模仿传统的本地杂货店模式。