Ndebelebev From Sudan, joined Apr 2004, 874 posts, RR: 49 Posted (8 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 hour ago) and read 867 times:
I'm a bit bored so I thought I might ask where people shop for groceries etc.
The big 3 in UK are Tesco, Asda and Morrisons. I personally shop in Tesco, not just because I work for them but I also think they have the largest range of products at the right prices. Hey they didn't make £2bn profit last year for nothing.
So where do you buy your food?
Bev xx
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Logan22L From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 2, posted (8 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 hour ago) and read 860 times:
Quoting Ndebelebev (Thread starter): I also think they have the largest range of products at the right prices. Hey they didn't make £2bn profit last year for nothing.
Your last sentence implies that perhaps the prices aren't so right after all.
WhiteHatter From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 4, posted (8 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 hour ago) and read 849 times:
Sainsburys.
My local one is a right knocking shop too. It's like a singles bar without banging techno, and sometimes I feel scruffy going in there when I see some of the shoppers and their casually fashionable outfits.
It does piss me off immensely when an Audi TT or similar pulls up and parks in the disabled bays, and some high-fashion twat with scary hair bounces out and in to the store. Oh for a chisel....
CORULEZ05 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 5, posted (8 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 hour ago) and read 850 times:
When I actually buy groceries, I got to Whole Foods and at times Wally World (for the more "traditional" stuff)...sometimes I also visit specialty stores that only carry foods from a particular country.
Nicksair From United States of America, joined Aug 2002, 484 posts, RR: 50 Reply 7, posted (8 years 1 month 2 weeks ago) and read 835 times:
Because my grandfather worked for Vons (owned by Safeway) for over 20 years. I shop exclusively at any Vons, Pavillions, or Safeway here in the Western USA.
Regards,
Nick
Capital146 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2003, 2125 posts, RR: 48 Reply 10, posted (8 years 1 month 2 weeks ago) and read 825 times:
Quoting Ndebelebev (Thread starter): I'm a bit bored so I thought I might ask where people shop for groceries etc.
Ah Bev, you already know where I shop
For everyone elses benefit, I work at Morrison's head office so I'll give you three guesses.
Before working for them I used to shop at Asda but then switched to Sainsburys as none of the chavs went there as it is too expensive for them! Much nicer shopping experience, but at a (worthy) price!
Alcregular From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 12, posted (8 years 1 month 2 weeks ago) and read 802 times:
My brother has worked for Morrisons for the past 7 years, on all departments, and has just been promoted to department manager on wines and spirits. Now I have a best brother in the world, lol
BaylorAirBear From United States of America, joined Jan 2005, 2913 posts, RR: 52 Reply 13, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 799 times:
AeroWesty From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 19236 posts, RR: 63 Reply 14, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 791 times:
I only shop at stores with in-store pharmacies. Then I get paged when my prescription is ready, and people get to hear my name, just like I was a celebrity.
Cirrostratus From Italy, joined May 2005, 27 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 762 times:
Esselunga in Milan. You can find veal brain, cow stomach and horse steak in the meat fridge. I was there lastnight and saw pkgs. of those floppy red crowns you find on the top of rooster's heads. I don't know the name for them. My guess is that you can stir-fry them or make a stew, I really have no idea.
Capital146 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2003, 2125 posts, RR: 48 Reply 17, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 760 times:
Quoting Alcregular (Reply 12): My brother has worked for Morrisons for the past 7 years, on all departments, and has just been promoted to department manager on wines and spirits.
What a coincidence, I also look after the wines and spirits at Morrisons! It's a good way of learning what the cheap plonk is and what is a bit better quality. Being at Head Office, rather than a store, my role is probably a bit different to your brothers as I have to liase with the suppliers and make sure they get paid on time for the goods they supply and also make sure the dreaded HM Customs & Excise are kept happy!
Fbgdavidson From United Kingdom, joined Oct 2004, 3688 posts, RR: 31 Reply 18, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 6 days 6 hours ago) and read 739 times:
Tesco for BA miles...they soon rack up. Although the clientelle are a little downmarket where I am!
When I went to Uni I went to Asda at it seemed everyone went there, although the staff were a little snotty (refused to take my Amex card as 'it couldn't possibly be yours') and the food was crap. My housemates still go there although I refuse so now shop at Tescos online or Sainsburys.
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Bill142 From Australia, joined Aug 2004, 8326 posts, RR: 9 Reply 19, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 6 days 6 hours ago) and read 728 times:
Woolworths over here for groceries usually... my mum usually does the shopping. Sometimes I pop into Supabarn because its closer, but the range isn't as good.
OzarkD9S From United States of America, joined Oct 2001, 4684 posts, RR: 23 Reply 20, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 6 days 5 hours ago) and read 723 times:
Flpuck6 From United States of America, joined Jun 1999, 2119 posts, RR: 33 Reply 22, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 6 days 5 hours ago) and read 713 times:
Here in the United States...
Whole Foods (natural, local, and organic)
and the 'mom-n-pop' shops where you can find even more local and organic products.
Steve7E7 From United Kingdom, joined May 2004, 470 posts, RR: 52 Reply 23, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 6 days ago) and read 692 times:
No contest on this one round here I'm afraid.....
Our local Tesco seems to think they can fill their shelves overnight and that's it for the next day's trading-try buying pretty much anything after teatime and you'll struggle.
Asda fares marginally better but only because it isn't quite as busy-empty shelves everywhere from late afternoon onwards.
Sainsbury's...a mans shopping heaven-loads of stuff on the shelves,staff everywhere to help find things,EVERY checkout open so no queues and quality unsurpassed on the own brand lines.not forgetting the loads of offers they have on day to day lines...
Saxdiva From United States of America, joined Jun 2004, 2382 posts, RR: 46 Reply 24, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 684 times:
I go to Trader Joe's for most edibles, and Ralph's for everything else.
(Are these California-only?)
25 Fokker Lover: Northeastern Ohio has a local chain called Marc's. I love shopping there for the extremely good prices, and for what they call aisle 1 closeouts. You
26 VirginAbby: I use tescos online, avoid the queues and everything is conveniently delivered to my door
27 ACDC8: For groceries I shop either at Safeway of Save-On (Overwaitea), they have the best selection. Sometimes I'll got to Wal-Mart or Buy Low though.
28 Planespotting: Walgreens, Target (preferably Super Target), Whole Foods, Hy Vee (midwest grocery store chain), Cub Foods, Costco. NOT any of the following: Wal Mart,
29 Cactus739: It depends what I need really.... Most food products, I go to the Fry's Food & Drug by my house. (it's one of Kroger's brands). Specialty type meats (
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It's a good way of learning what the cheap plonk is and what is a bit better quality. Being at Head Office, rather than a store, my role is probably a bit different to your brothers as I have to liase with the suppliers and make sure they get paid on time for the goods they supply and also make sure the dreaded HM Customs & Excise are kept happy!
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