ɪt hæd hˈoʊps ðˌɐɾɪt wʊd ɛnʃˈʊɹ ðə tˈaʊn sˈɛntɚz kəntˈɪnjuːɪŋ ɪmpˈoːɹtəns æz ɐ ɹˈiːdʒənəl ɹˈiːteɪl sˈɛntɚ.
It had hopes that it would ensure the town centre's continuing importance as a regional retail centre.