Supermarkets - the Megathread

punisher5112 · 11-04-2020 04:03PM

If anyone had sense they should see a big queue and turn around, do another time or day, I'm seeing queues since 730am this morning, shops everywhere packed....

FloatingVoter · 11-04-2020 04:06PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

If anyone had sense they should see a big queue and turn around, do another time or day, I'm seeing queues since 730am this morning, shops everywhere packed....

It's the double shop (most places are closed tomorrow). Expect these boards to be full of "nobody told me. I'm starving. " complaints tomorrow.

Sheep Shagger · 11-04-2020 04:08PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

If anyone had sense they should see a big queue and turn around, do another time or day, I'm seeing queues since 730am this morning, shops everywhere packed....

That's what I did 4 times earlier, can't be arsed with Qs.

Louche Lad · 11-04-2020 04:10PM

A question. How do supermarkets fulfil their orders for delivery? Do the pickers simply go up and down the aisles of an actual supermarket, i.e. one that's in use by the general public, or do they have some separate distribution place that's not open to the great unwashed?

punisher5112 · 11-04-2020 04:13PM

Louche Lad wrote: »

A question. How do supermarkets fulfil their orders for delivery? Do the pickers simply go up and down the aisles of an actual supermarket, i.e. one that's in use by the general public, or do they have some separate distribution place that's not open to the great unwashed?

Yes, go around shop.

MrDavid1976 · 11-04-2020 04:13PM

fr336 wrote: »

It's very strange how big companies can be very different depending on which store you're in. Regional managers should be out doing spot checks and store managers fired for breaches such as the one you describe.

Agree. I think people are willing to be patient for a good and healthy experience. In fairness two weeks ago when the deeper lock down was announced the same store was a great experience.

FloatingVoter · 11-04-2020 04:14PM

Louche Lad wrote: »

A question. How do supermarkets fulfil their orders for delivery? Do the pickers simply go up and down the aisles of an actual supermarket, i.e. one that's in use by the general public, or do they have some separate distribution place that's not open to the great unwashed?

Ferry / Plane / Farm / Factory -> truck ->Distribution warehouses -> truck-> backroom storage -> shelf...

If I was anxious, I'd not dwell on it.

Multipass · 11-04-2020 04:14PM

Louche Lad wrote: »

A question. How do supermarkets fulfil their orders for delivery? Do the pickers simply go up and down the aisles of an actual supermarket, i.e. one that's in use by the general public, or do they have some separate distribution place that's not open to the great unwashed?

They go up and down the aisles. It can be annoying as they often have no problem with barging in front of you or keeping a distance. I guess they’re under time pressure though.

joeguevara · 11-04-2020 04:23PM

Tesco Dun Lapghaire still doing an amazing job. Queue may be long but safe distance kept and security ensuring it is corralled effectively. People cleaning baskets and tills immediately after use. Perspex in front of cashiers. Shelves all stocked and no one panic buying. Never seen anything organised better. Compared to what I’m hearing in other places it’s night and day.

Sheep Shagger · 11-04-2020 04:40PM

joeguevara wrote: »

Tesco Dun Lapghaire still doing an amazing job. Queue may be long but safe distance kept and security ensuring it is corralled effectively. People cleaning baskets and tills immediately after use. Perspex in front of cashiers. Shelves all stocked and no one panic buying. Never seen anything organised better. Compared to what I’m hearing in other places it’s night and day.

Wonder if they are taking the lead given it's the head office for the Irish business.

odyssey06 · 11-04-2020 04:49PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

If anyone had sense they should see a big queue and turn around, do another time or day, I'm seeing queues since 730am this morning, shops everywhere packed....

Most supermarkets closed tomorrow though...
Pick another time sounds like easy advice but what time do you suggest on a bank holiday Saturday that you know would be quiet?

Realistically if you want to avoid the queues this weekend you need to shop in local corner shops, butchers etc. Even then there was a queue of 6 people to get into my local cornershop Spar.

Boulevardier · 11-04-2020 06:44PM

Agree with you Daemonic, but if this was Rathmines, bear in mind that drivers using the car park were being let in ages before you.

Boulevardier · 11-04-2020 06:47PM

Nialler, I am certain about this because the attendant at the door said so. He said you could get in the back door with a parking validation slip.

Plumbthedepths · 11-04-2020 07:02PM

Went to Tesco's, Lidl, Aldi and SuperValu. Short queues well stocked. The joy of living near a small county town.

Zardoz · 11-04-2020 07:07PM

Plumbthedepths wrote: »

Went to Tesco's, Lidl, Aldi and SuperValu. Short queues well stocked. The joy of living near a small county town.

Did you really have to go to 4 different stores ?

freshpopcorn · 11-04-2020 07:11PM

Zardoz wrote: »

Did you really have to go to 4 different stores ?

It depends on the special offers and our weekly bank balance.

Plumbthedepths · 11-04-2020 07:14PM

Zardoz wrote: »

Did you really have to go to 4 different stores ?

I wouldn't have gone to four if I didn't have to. Practiced good physical distancing. Didn't cough on anyone no one coughed on me. Cleaned my hands entering and leaving each store, used my own basket in each one. What was the problem?

AulWan · 11-04-2020 07:17PM

Plumbthedepths wrote: »

I wouldn't have gone to four if I didn't have to.

I find it hard to believe there is something you need so desperately that you had to go to four different supermarkets for it.

If your brand of choice is not in stock in one shop, pick an alternative.

FloatingVoter · 11-04-2020 07:18PM

Easy to do four. I went to Centra and Lidl today. Centra because they sell cigarettes, Lidl doesn't. And Lidl for the food shop. Rinse and repeat on Monday.

I'm central Dublin and single so assuming smaller shops and a larger family you could easily be doubling up on that.

Plumbthedepths · 11-04-2020 07:18PM

Mr.S wrote: »

Seems excessive though, what's the reason?

The products I like are not all available at the one store.

Plumbthedepths · 11-04-2020 07:20PM

AulWan wrote: »

I find it hard to believe there is something you need so desperately that you had to go to four different supermarkets for it.

If your brand of choice is not in stock in one shop, pick an alternative.

Why use the word desperately, what are you trying to suggest.
If you want to substitute a product for an inferior one knock yourself out, I won't when I don't have to.

iamwhoiam · 11-04-2020 07:21PM

AulWan wrote: »

I find it hard to believe there is something you need so desperately that you had to go to four different supermarkets for it.

If your brand of choice is not in stock in one shop, pick an alternative.

And four times the risk just for a brand . Rolls eyes

Plumbthedepths · 11-04-2020 07:23PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

And four times the risk just for a brand . Rolls eyes

What risk are you referring to ? I go and shop for everything I need for the week in one trip. Instead of several trips during the week.

freshpopcorn · 11-04-2020 07:24PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

And four times the risk just for a brand . Rolls eyes

Maybe the OP can't afford just to drop everything they want in the trolley!:rolleyes:

Zardoz · 11-04-2020 07:24PM

Plumbthedepths wrote: »

The products I like are not all available at the one store.

And there we have it
No wonder the shops are so busy when you have this sort of selfish behaviour .
People are supposed to minimise travel and social interaction ,going to 4 different shops is reckless.

Princess Calla · 11-04-2020 07:24PM

I'd be hard pressed going to 4 separate supermarkets at the best of times.

fr336 · 11-04-2020 07:24PM

First world problems

seamusk84 · 11-04-2020 07:24PM

iamwhoiam wrote: »

And four times the risk just for a brand . Rolls eyes

Who are ye, the lock down police?

Plumbthedepths · 11-04-2020 07:26PM

Zardoz wrote: »

And there we have it
No wonder the shops are so busy when you have this sort of selfish behaviour .
People are supposed to minimise travel and social interaction ,going to 4 different shops is reckless.

Nope the shops I went to were not busy. Already mentioned the short queues and well stocked. I also said the beauty of leaving near a small county town.
Reckless, cop on to yourself.

fr336 · 11-04-2020 07:28PM

I wonder what the staff working in those stores would feel about people doing one extra unncessary journey never mind three. Nevermind though, only essential workers.

Supermarkets - the Megathread

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