Tesco Express could mean Tesco Excess!

Codswallop

Am I missing something or should the prices in Tesco Express stores be price checked to those of their larger grocery stores?

That late night dash could cost you dear as we discovered last night.

A standard bunch of bananas, strawberries (despite being on special offer of two for one) tuna and sweetcorn sandwiches and chelsea buns were more than they are on Tesco Price Checker. A Crunchie bar that is normally 41p cost 46p.

The only products that were the same were Hovis and their Turkey Slices.

I realise that these are convenience stores but should the consumer have to pay for this convenience when the larger stores can more or less subsidise the costs of these smaller stores?

exel1966

Standard practice amongst most retailers who provide a local convenience store. These stores are usually with larger towns/cities and located on/near major high streets. They would justify the extra costs associated with this and say they are just passing it onto the customer. How much extra in time and fuel would it have cost you to go to a larger store ? Probably more than the extra you paid in the Express store I expect.
Express/Metro stores are not included within the price checker.
It's all about economics and supply/demand where/when the customer wants it.
The simple answer to anyone is not to use them if you're not happy with the pricing scales.

Codswallop

I agree with you with you regarding convenience stores in general but when Tesco puts their name to the convenience store, it's a different ball game. Their advertising strategy is that of being a price cutter, continually marketing themselves to the consumer as being very competitive in their pricing, "every little helps."

My opinion is that many consumers may not realise Tesco is not consistent in their pricing in these shops. Many view them as miniaturised versions of their local Tesco and do not expect a variance in price. Three other factors:

1)Some products are the same price, some are not - there's no constant in this.

2)One pound in every seven in the UK is spent in Tesco. They can afford to ensure all the prices are the same as their larger stores.

3) The Tesco title unecessarily dupes customers into believing that they are getting the same prices. Could be seen as unfair and possibly misleading. Not long before this is fully exposed by a journalist.

Your assumption about my petrol costs is wrong. I have a larger Tesco, a Waitrose, Asda and M&S very close to me. None of them are open on a Sunday evening.

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vikingaero

Codswallop wrote: »

I agree with you with you regarding convenience stores in general but when Tesco puts their name to the convenience store, it's a different ball game. Their advertising strategy is that of being a price cutter, continually marketing themselves to the consumer as being very competitive in their pricing, "every little helps."

My opinion is that many consumers may not realise Tesco is not consistent in their pricing in these shops. Many view them as miniaturised versions of their local Tesco and do not expect a variance in price. Three other factors:

1)Some products are the same price, some are not - there's no constant in this.

2)One pound in every seven in the UK is spent in Tesco. They can afford to ensure all the prices are the same as their larger stores.

3) The Tesco title unecessarily dupes customers into believing that they are getting the same prices. Could be seen as unfair and possibly misleading. Not long before this is fully exposed by a journalist.

Your assumption about my petrol costs is wrong. I have a larger Tesco, a Waitrose, Asda and M&S very close to me. None of them are open on a Sunday evening.

You've summed it up in a nutshell. The urban locations warrant higher rent/rates, smaller economies of scale, opening hours and staff wages.

uktim29

Codswallop wrote: »

2)One pound in every seven in the UK is spent in Tesco. They can afford to ensure all the prices are the same as their larger stores.

Just out of interest then what do you think the profit margin they have is?

Before you try and answer with turnover, that isn't important as theres no point having a high turnover and not making any money.

Also wouldn't it be better for larger stores not to offset the Express stores because it would mean things would then cost slightly more at these stores. Morrisons & Asda don't do small shops like Tesco & Sainsbury so it would put them at a disadvantage price wise. Wouldn't it be better to keep it as it is, the Express stores have to pay for themselves?

PBA

Codswallop wrote: »

2)One pound in every seven in the UK is spent in Tesco. They can afford to ensure all the prices are the same as their larger stores.

What makes you think the prices in all their larger stores are the same? I remember a friend telling me that, despite living very near a large supermarket (in central London), it was cheaper for him to order online and pay the £5 delivery charge as his groceries were charged at outer London prices saving him well over £5 on his weekly shop. Can't remember if it was Tesco or Sainsburys though.

stationaryace

surely everyone know that the Express shops costs more, it's like the shops at petrol stations. don't like it, don't shop there *and no i don't work for one*

uktim29

stationaryace wrote: »

*and no i don't work for one*

:rotfl:

I've lost track of the amount of places I'm suppose to have worked at on here!

stationaryace

uktim29 wrote: »

:rotfl:

I've lost track of the amount of places I'm suppose to have worked at on here!

I thought I'd get in there early

Basil_Faulty_2-2

Also beware of BOGOF offers that arent calculated at the till. The shelf edge says Buy One Get One Free, you think woo-hoo! Freebie.

This happens quite a lot at our local "big supermarket mini-convenience-version"

Then you get home and look at receipt and notice you have been charged for the "free" item.

Supermarkets will always give you your money back, but, how many of you go through your receipt to check these things? Furthemore a return trip to the supermarket to get your refund will cost extra petrol/time/bus fare ect....