ISLANDERS are being asked by the States whether or not they want a third supermarket in Jersey.
More than 2,000 households will receive a survey through their door over the next few days asking them if they think a third supermarket operator would benefit the Island.
The States Statistics Unit has been commissioned by the Economic Development department to develop and run the survey to look at what people think is important with regards to food shopping in the Island and what they think of the current food shopping experience.
Last month, property consultants DTZ said that introducing a new supermarket could drive an existing operator out of business and could force the closure of smaller stores. However, their report, commissioned by the Environment Department to help them put together the new Island Plan, did recommend that a discount food store like UK chains Aldo, Lidl or Netto could be established to fill a gap in the food market.
