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With premium prices as well ?
by johnchristopher 11y ago
With premium prices as well ?
- seabee 11y agoThe prices aren't much different to the full-size stores, but they (understandably) only stock the small sizes of everything. You wouldn't buy in bulk there.
- makomk 11y agoFor some items they actually only stock one of the larger sizes, but they do generally only stock one size of most things.
- Symbiote 11y agoThe prices are the same, but the selection is different. The small stores typically don't stock any budget brand goods, they only stock the average and luxury version. They've out-competed a huge number of independent stores, since the supply chain of Tesco allows them to keep the small store well-stocked at relatively small cost, and with less floor space needed for a stock room. A lorry drops off two or three pallets of goods at the small store on its way to a supermarket. An independent shop can't compete with close to free delivery and the purchasing power of Tesco. I used to live 5 minutes walk from a Tesco Express, and did almost all my food shopping there. I'd only go to the supermarket (15 minutes cycle away) if I'd run out of something unusual.
- johnchristopher 11y agoIn Belgium, the small stores versions of the big supermarket typically run premium prices. They also store less products in premium shelves and only the expensive brands (and no bulk for things like sodas, milk, etc.).