As Christmas approaches and the supermarket frenzy begins, all because the supermarkets are shut for a whole day, I thought that it would be interesting to pool advice on the state of supermarkets locally and shopping alternatives. One reason was because I was in Tesco's in the Junction this week, a place I normally avoid as I have watched the slow decline of this brand, and this store in particular for several years to a dismal and sorry state. Badly stocked shelves, out of date produce on the shelves, basics, such as milk with only a day or so to 'sell by' date. No loose potatoes, always running out of items. Once, when I pointed this out to a Tesco spotty youth, he said "well, you should come in earlier".... Besides the ogres, there are couple of very pleasant staff that work there one of whom I've chatted to previously. I told her that although I would never dream of buying meat or especially fish there as the offerings to me often look pretty old and past their best, the displays that day looked particularly grim. She agreed and said that she, who worked there, would never buy meat or fish at Tesco's! She also confided that she despaired of the store management.
I don't particular like the Asda experience, so locally, Mrs B uses Aldi, Meat on The Corner in Mochdre for all our meat and The Mermaid for all our fish. And Waitrose in Chester (or perhaps Menai Bridge if we happen that way) and occasionally a Booths (excellent stores) in England. Rarely, Sainsbury in Rhyl.
So, what are the thoughts on local grocery etc shopping, and who recommends where?
