Dunne's - doing anything for the local community

Elliott S · 19-09-2016 05:20PM

Winterlong wrote: »

http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/ie/grocery-market-share/ireland

Surprised Aldi and Lidl are so low but it makes sense when I think about it because rural locations usually have one or the other. Combined they almost equal Supervalu.

...And Justice · 19-09-2016 05:28PM

BailMeOut wrote: »

SuperValu is the biggest supermarket is Ireland is easily the leader in supporting local communities as well as local producers and farmers. Live in a town with a Supervalu and you will see how important they are to the local area.

Supervalue do great meat and fresh bread, that's why people go there.

A_Sober_Paddy · 19-09-2016 05:32PM

gerard2210 wrote: »

Never had a superquinn in Galway. You may be thinking of quinnsworth gone a long time now.

there is one on the way to this house in barna from galway city

flo8s967qjh0nd · 19-09-2016 05:55PM

Always strikes me that Dunnes is ruled with an iron fist from head office. They seem to get into a lot of arguments with locals (compared to the others). Usually this is about silly things like access, etc. There are a few issues in the Cork area now that come to mind.
In other businesses they might be dealt with locally by management but not so in Dunnes. And, of course, they NEVER speak to the media. Which is their right of course, but doesn't make them particularly media friendly.

19-09-2016 06:48PM

Scallys Super Valu in Clonakilty is the best shop I've been in.

Aldi and Lidl have really forced competitors to bring prices down, particularly in areas like alcohol. On the other hand, it has been at some cost, lots of towns now have those awful retail parks located outside the town centre and convenience shops are disappearing, leaving dead frontage and town centres more concentrated on service providers rather than retailers.

maudgonner · 19-09-2016 07:09PM

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

there is one on the way to this house in barna from galway city

Never a SuperQuinn, unless I've been missing something all these years. There's a couple of SuperValus alright and Joyce's in Knocknacarra, but no SuperQuinn.

Elliott S · 19-09-2016 07:11PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Scallys Super Valu in Clonakilty is the best shop I've been in.

Aldi and Lidl have really forced competitors to bring prices down, particularly in areas like alcohol. On the other hand, it has been at some cost, lots of towns now have those awful retail parks located outside the town centre and convenience shops are disappearing, leaving dead frontage and town centres more concentrated on service providers rather than retailers.

Agreed. Oh how I loathe retail parks. They hurt my eyeballs.

I used to live in Cork city and people would rave about that Supervalu in Clonakilty. Some of them would even make the trip down there from the city. Luckily, the town is lovely too so people don't seem like complete crazies for doing so. :pac: Whatever they are doing is working for them because people travel to shop there.

awec · 19-09-2016 07:12PM

Winterlong wrote: »

Yup, they are both owned by the Musgrave group. But is centra not more of a brand operated by Franchise?

They are both operated by franchise.

All Supervalu and Centra stores are owned by different people.

A_Sober_Paddy · 19-09-2016 09:44PM

maudgonner wrote: »

Never a SuperQuinn, unless I've been missing something all these years. There's a couple of SuperValus alright and Joyce's in Knocknacarra, but no SuperQuinn.

I meant SuperValu sorry

Capt'n Midnight · 19-09-2016 10:47PM

...And Justice wrote: »

Their to busy blocking penny's and other stores in the high court, that's whats holding up the Square extension in Tallaght.

Aren't Dunnes jamming up Crumlin Shopping Centre too ?

Turtyturd · 19-09-2016 10:57PM

To be fair they let parents involved in community groups 'help' pack bags on a weekly basis to fund trips abroad for their little sh!ts. If they could put a stop to that I'd be okay with them forgoing the donations.

diograis · 19-09-2016 11:01PM

Elliott S wrote: »

Agreed. Oh how I loathe retail parks. They hurt my eyeballs.

I used to live in Cork city and people would rave about that Supervalu in Clonakilty. Some of them would even make the trip down there from the city. Luckily, the town is lovely too so people don't seem like complete crazies for doing so. :pac: Whatever they are doing is working for them because people travel to shop there.

Driving to Clonakilty to go to a fúcking Supervalu? These people are clearly insane

Giacomo McGubbin · 19-09-2016 11:05PM

I don's use Dunne's or Tesco's. Too expensive.
As for the others, I don't really want to pay extra for my groceries so that extra can be donated the local rugby and gaa clubs etc., but you don't have much choice if that's what the supermarket chooses to do with it's prices.
I remember when lidl and aldi came to Ireland first, they were much much cheaper than Dunnes or Tesco's but now they've copped that they only have to be a little bit cheaper than them.

Elliott S · 19-09-2016 11:47PM

diograis wrote: »

Driving to Clonakilty to go to a fúcking Supervalu? These people are clearly insane

Hey, twasn't me what done it!

I'm not sure what is different about this particular Supervalu but people did rave about it. In fairness, the fact that it's located in a beautiful, scenic area probably helps a lot too.

Robsweezie · 19-09-2016 11:51PM

all the staff have lovely bottoms

mansize · 19-09-2016 11:52PM

Dunnes are ruthless.

Not one Ruth works for them- company policy 😝

They are very sharp to deal with

Muahahaha · 20-09-2016 12:09AM

podgemonster wrote: »

If you really think these superstores are giving out money for the feel good factor, then you are mistaken. Their clever, well researched marketing ploys. The broadcasting of the ads bragging about their donations probably cost more than what they gave.

This. I think the best example of a company doing something for a community in order so they can boast about it is the Kenco Vs Gangs ad campaign which has been running several years now. The ad tells us that Kenco are saving young men by training them as coffee farmers. What it doesnt tell you is they only trained 20 lads whilst they spent millions on TV ads shown in the US and Europe as well as paid advertorials in national newspapers like the Irish Times.

suicide_circus · 20-09-2016 12:10AM

Well known as a shower of pricks. Avoid shopping there where possible.

Capt'n Midnight · 20-09-2016 12:21AM

mansize wrote: »

Dunnes are ruthless.

Not one Ruth works for them- company policy &#55357;&#56861;

They are very sharp to deal with

Dunnes also have an unofficial policy about not getting any Jewish or Muslim recruits.

Because when it comes to hiring middle management they're only interested in complete pricks :pac:

prinzeugen · 20-09-2016 12:33AM

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

So lidl, aldi and tesco are all giving money to local causes...

Lidl - women gaa
Aldi - local rugby clubs(training session with POC)
Tesco - blue tokens with money towards local causes

What are Dunne's doing, I find it odd that these German and English companies are giving money to the local community but an irish company seems to be contributing nowt

Regardless of how much lidl etc give to the GAA, the local club will still be looking for more..

Blackmail seems common allegedly. "Give us x euro or little Johnny or Jill won't play"

Senna · 20-09-2016 12:47AM

Never knew Dunnes has such a reputation, but I only know one person that works in Dunnes, shes a completely stuck up bitch, so maybe the reputation is correct.

GMSA · 20-09-2016 09:53AM

Go to the High Court in Dublin and watch them contest personal injuries claims in their stores. They have a well versed legal team. The staff have been known to let a member of the public on the floor after a fall and not call an ambulance. They might ring the person a few days later asking how they are and offering a weeks shopping for free. Despicable carry on.

kupus · 20-09-2016 10:11AM

GMSA wrote: »

Go to the High Court in Dublin and watch them contest personal injuries claims in their stores. They have a well versed legal team. The staff have been known to let a member of the public on the floor after a fall and not call an ambulance. They might ring the person a few days later asking how they are and offering a weeks shopping for free. Despicable carry on.

In fairness there is a lot of Tom dick and Harry's falling on the floors of every supermarket, convenience store, and corner shop. And this is going on for 20 years or more. It only seems to be gaining traction since the recession hit and therefore media are beginning to write about it. But it's there for a long time and awards seem to be getting bigger.

Osgoodisgood · 20-09-2016 01:53PM

Dunnes Stores are a privately owned unlimited company and as such do not have to open their finances to the world. They also have the freedom to conduct their charitable endeavours without explaining themselves to anyone and has been pointed out already they don't give interviews so there's not going to be any comment from them.

If you don't like shopping at Dunnes then don't shop there. Speculation about the family's philanthropy without any knowledge of the subject is ,at best, just pointless gossip

Jrop · 20-09-2016 02:25PM

...And Justice wrote: »

Their to busy blocking penny's and other stores in the high court, that's whats holding up the Square extension in Tallaght.

ah ha ! I wondered why the extension of The Sq. was taking so long

wakka12 · 21-09-2016 08:41AM

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

SuperValu have a very small market share no, comparable to the 4 mentioned

They're actually the biggest. I was shocked when I heard it. I think its cause I live in Dublin where theres a lot more competition with others like tesco dunnes M&s,lidl,aldi but when you go to most towns outside Dublin theres generally just a supervalu which dominates that towns grocery market!

Dunne's - doing anything for the local community

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