Interesting article.Am i right in thinking some record stores aren't part of this survey,due to being "second hand stores".
RE: the "new vinyl store opening" (but on a local basis), Rob Smith's at Nottingham is earmarked for refurbishment by the landlord,hopefully,with a focus on the area to being "Student friendly".
Could mean a new direction for Rob.Retro 70's ,disco and maybe 60's,etc to the student population,if he can get the refit...and organised.
Viva Vinyl.!!!