Just seen this site on Tripadvisor showing current prices in four UK supermarket chains. For anyone thinking of self catering in the UK this site may help with budgeting. Even those just wanting to buy odds and ends may find it interesting. For "Occado" read "Waitrose", it is the name of their home delivery arm.
No need to register just click the "Browse" button on the right of the screen
Having seen this I will point out the following for those who may not be aware:
Tesco is the WORLDS 4th largest retailer with profits in excess of 3 billion last year. Tesco reportedly uses a lot of the same predatory techniques that Walmart is known for.
ASDA (another one of the big 4 UK grocery retailers) is owned by Walmart.
Let each individual make his or her own choice as to what is right for them. This is not to pass judgement - just to provide full information to those that may not be aware. I shop at the local Tesco fairly regularly myself. I prefer Morrisons though when I can get there (Another of the big 4).
What do you mean "this is an ad"? I have no connection with the site and will not gain from passing on information about it. To use the site without registering just click on the browse button and pick the product category that you are interested in, there is no obligation to buy anything.
Thought it would be helpful for people to see the prices of groceries etc as sold by four of the major supermarkets in the UK but if I was wrong no doubt people will let me know.
I vote Tesco. Always my favorite.
Umm, this is an ad, folks. I tried using that site, but it looks like it's just an ad site, I could never find any real info.
During our 10 day trip to London last fall, my wife and I were delighted to find beautiful 'product of UK' rasberries for only 1.99 a pack. They were big and delicious and we bought many packs during our stay. Pineapples from Ghana were great too. We had a Waitrose and Tesco Express by the station at Gloucester Road, and went to both. The takeaway pizzas were also excellent.
I can see how Linda is trying to help, by letting people know the average prices for things in UK supermarkets. And to be prepared for it. Tesco does seem to be one of the lowest, though there is a store called Iceland where things are much cheaper but if you lack a kitchen to cook in, useless to the average tourist!
Tesco - Average loaf of Hovis Bread, 2.12 GBP a loaf - realize that you will be paying almost $4 for it. Bottles of Soda aren't too bad though, as it seemed when I was there early April you could get two 20 oz bottles for 1.60 GBP ($3.25) so some things will be almost the same price as "home", others, more expensive.
There are several "budget" grocery stores that are across Europe that offer very competitive prices on some items. Aldi, Lidl, Iceland, Netto are some of the names.
Mike, I did not know that about Tescos. I don't shop at "The Evil Empire" (it's entirely personal...my daughter works pt at Target)here at home so see no reason to do it in the UK.
I try to shop at the local farmers type markets for fresh fruits and veg whenever I can. Stuff I can eat without needing a full kitchen.
I pick up a few things at Tesco if it's close by. I never thought about the politics of it...but now you've got me thinking! Food for thought!
IMHO, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Somerfields, Morrisons and the Co-Operative are some of the more prolific supermarkets with good prices.
Waitrose and Marks and Spencers are a bit better quality and are also a bit more expensive.
Lidl and Aldi are great places for cheaper prices, good produce and some European products you won't see in the others.
Wherever I tavel, I always try to visit a couple of supermarkets.
It is quite incredible the reach of Tesco. I never realized it myself. They have so many financial divisions behind just the grocery side of things. Car insurance, mobile phone plans etc.
It really is cool to visit different countries and check out their grocery stores. Living in the UK I am always amazed by how prolific Co-Op is as it is relatively small here in the UK>
Mike - if you think Tesco have lots of other activities take a look at the Co-op's portfolio. It is the fifth largest supermarket chain in the UK, don't know how their takeover of Somerfield will affect their market share.
Those Co-op shops you see elsewhere are not the same as UK's but use the same business/trading model. We are members of the UK Co-op.
When you have broken through the .com barrier and use the .coop suffix for your company you know you are pretty big time :)
