Discount stores in a large city – the “biedronkisation” of the urban space – the case of Warsa

Ecosystem services as determinants of poverty

“…However, these shops are classifi ed not on the basis of their area, but on the basis of the offer. The main feature of discounts is offering goods at relatively lower prices than in other stores (Fuhrmann, 2017). Own brands play an important role in the product range of these shops, but it is not the only characteristic of discount stores.…”

“…The location factor was primarily the availability of customers with smaller fi nancial resources, for whom the appearance, design and quality of products were not important. Until 2010, the rate of development of this chain was low (Fuhrmann, 2017).…”

“…As a result, the wealthy also started to make purchases in discount stores. The situation was also exploited by the chain itself, as shown in Table 3 and 4 (Fuhrmann, 2017).…”

“…This housing estate is part of the 20 th century city, inhabited by people who are less affl uent and of a higher average age. At that time, shops of the Biedronka chain were established mainly in small towns and in the suburbs (Fuhrmann, 2017). Until 2000, there were a total of 8 shops in Warsaw and, with the exception of Mokotów, shops were located far from the city center.…”