When planners finally get a grip?
8 Sainsburys in the City Centre
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Not a great fan but I do believe that the general public like these stores, any time I've been in them they've been busy. Besides its better than an empty unit, no?
It's a sign of the changing times. For the last decade (20 years maybe?), the supermarkets have been building big out of town stores that you the wife/husband and kids drive to once a week to do your complete shop. Now, there are so many more single households and childless households in the city, and they just want to be able to pick up a few things on a random wednesday night. The supermarkets didn't get to be where they are today without moving with the times.Not a great fan but I do believe that the general public like these stores, any time I've been in them they've been busy. Besides its better than an empty unit, no?
If you look at any of the big supermarkets, none of them are aiming to build many more massive out of town sheds, it's more about these smaller in town shops. Morrisons have just started rolling out their own version, to compete with the Sainsburys/Tesco ones we have now.
Don't get me wrong - I'm not saying this a good thing (or, for the sake of this reply, a bad thing). But it is how things are going and don't be suprised to see a lot more of these 'metro' sized stores appearing.
If you are interested in the supermarkets and their future plans, this guy is the best source of information I know of
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/http://ukretailers.blogspot.co.uk/http://ukretailers.blogspot.co.uk/
I like them, cheaper chocolate than Mr News and RsMcolls for my lunchtime snack and that's all that matters in my opinion!
Heard that theres a new Sainsburys Local in Battlefield anyone know exactly where though?
Sainsburys are rapidly opening new local store in Edinburgh as well.
I have to say I am not overly worried about the expansion of these local mini supermarkets. They are cheaper, cleaner and higher quality than most corner shops.
The only concern anyone can really have is the tax dodging of these giant conglomerates.
The only concern anyone can really have is the tax dodging of these giant conglomerates.
I do find that there expansion policy is pretty aggressive. They'll open up anywhere just to spite Tesco metro, also a shame for the butchers, green grocers, fish mangers etc who just can't beat them on price, I also think that we are becoming to acclimatised to getting all our meat and fish in sealed, weighed packaging. I think some people these days would not be too sure how to go about ordering a certain cut of meat/weight from a butcher. Just business and progression though. It could still be a lot worse though, for example there are 3000+ 7-Eleven's in Bangkok alone!
Has anyone tried the Morrisons out at the Barras? Now that's a nice supermarket!
Has anyone tried the Morrisons out at the Barras? Now that's a nice supermarket!
Though I'd like the variety on our high streets to be retained, I'd rather see a dozen metro-style supermarkets slotting into our existing urban fabric than see so much as one more giant retail shed erected anywhere in Greater Glasgow.
Yes, its not to bad, little bit small; prefer Anniesland which has been given a re-fit to match the one at Barras.Has anyone tried the Morrisons out at the Barras? Now that's a nice supermarket!
In theory I'm all for local business along the lines of butchers, bakers, fishmongers, etc. But frankly they aren't open at times that suit someone working business hours. And as someone who doesn't drive and is single these metro style shops in town are ideal for picking things up on the way home.
From my own experience, the butcher, artisan breadmaker and cheesemonger don't particularly have to worry from the opening of a Sainsburys Local. What I am happy to see the back of, however, is the local Costcutter.
Sainsburys, I feel, is the best of these mini-supermarkets. So when one opens up near me with good opening hours and a decent selection of stock, I'm not going to complain.
Sainsburys, I feel, is the best of these mini-supermarkets. So when one opens up near me with good opening hours and a decent selection of stock, I'm not going to complain.
well, indeed. you can't expect people who live in knightsbridge to eat out every night.
Yep agree , Sainsburys Local do stock a decent range . Compare a Tesco Trongate and Sainsburys Local Trongate , i feel Tesco a bit tired and clinical .From my own experience, the butcher, artisan breadmaker and cheesemonger don't particularly have to worry from the opening of a Sainsburys Local. What I am happy to see the back of, however, is the local Costcutter.
Sainsburys, I feel, is the best of these mini-supermarkets. So when one opens up near me with good opening hours and a decent selection of stock, I'm not going to complain.
I feel the CO OPs are a bit outdated and will need to raise there game .
I'd be happy with a smaller Waitrose version ;-)
Too true. I'm genuinely sorry for the butchers and fruitmongers etc. that struggle, but have no sympathy for the horrible chains of rotten wee convenience stores. They're playing the same game as Tesco and Sainsbury's, and have gotten away with being rubbish and expensive for years.From my own experience, the butcher, artisan breadmaker and cheesemonger don't particularly have to worry from the opening of a Sainsburys Local. What I am happy to see the back of, however, is the local Costcutter.
Sainsburys, I feel, is the best of these mini-supermarkets. So when one opens up near me with good opening hours and a decent selection of stock, I'm not going to complain.
That said, my local Key Store carries a selection of beer that far, far outstrips anything the major "local" supermarkets do.
Don't think so mate. There are two new Tescos - one where agenda used to be, on the top of the hill, and the other on Cathcart Rd at Mount Florida. Closest Sainsbury's is Viccy Road I think.Heard that theres a new Sainsburys Local in Battlefield anyone know exactly where though?
THere is now a Sainsburys in the Shawlands precinct. Scandalously expensive though. £5.18 for a bog standard medium sized pizza the other nightDon't think so mate. There are two new Tescos - one where agenda used to be, on the top of the hill, and the other on Cathcart Rd at Mount Florida. Closest Sainsbury's is Viccy Road I think.
hno:I feel all these local sainsburys/tescos etc are very over priced, i was quite excited about the tesco metro that opend beside where i live at first, ive used it only a handfull of times and everytime i go i feel i've overpaid them on the items ive bought.
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