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rhyds · 16-04-2014, 10:54

Out where I am the supermarket choice is limited to a small co-op (ex Somerfield) who's only saving grace is that it has a car park. It never has what you want in stock (e.g. they don't stock more than two pringles flavours unless there's an offer) and prices that aren't overtly expensive, but you do notice the difference when you shop at a larger store. The other town shop is a SPAR, which is OK but doesn't have a car park, which is a problem when your doing a big shop.

The massive growth however has been in home delivery from Tesco, Sainsbury's and ASDA. None of them has a store within 30 miles but all are now offering home delivery. Considering the charge is about £3 and saves you a good two hours (and that £3 probably doesn't even cover the fuel to get your car there) I can see why so many are taking this option.

Regarding milk and bread however, I always shop at the local pub. After the village shop closed down they decided to open in the mornings as a newsagents and shop, and I always buy milk and bread there as its much nicer quality than supermarket stuff and it supports a community asset.

16-04-2014, 10:54	#46
rhyds Inactive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North Wales Services: Plusnet Phone/BB, Freesat, VM Business BB (Cable) Posts: 821	Re: Tesco to cut price of milk Out where I am the supermarket choice is limited to a small co-op (ex Somerfield) who's only saving grace is that it has a car park. It never has what you want in stock (e.g. they don't stock more than two pringles flavours unless there's an offer) and prices that aren't overtly expensive, but you do notice the difference when you shop at a larger store. The other town shop is a SPAR, which is OK but doesn't have a car park, which is a problem when your doing a big shop. The massive growth however has been in home delivery from Tesco, Sainsbury's and ASDA. None of them has a store within 30 miles but all are now offering home delivery. Considering the charge is about £3 and saves you a good two hours (and that £3 probably doesn't even cover the fuel to get your car there) I can see why so many are taking this option. Regarding milk and bread however, I always shop at the local pub. After the village shop closed down they decided to open in the mornings as a newsagents and shop, and I always buy milk and bread there as its much nicer quality than supermarket stuff and it supports a community asset.