Weymouth independent shops face closure as supermarket chains expand

Weymouth's independent shops face closure due to an influx of major supermarket chains, with a new M&S Foodhall set to open. The town already has four large supermarkets on one road, and shopkeepers fear this concentration will divert business from the town centre, harming local businesses. Dorset Council believes the new chains will attract investment and benefit the town's population and seasonal visitors, supporting businesses of all sizes.