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ASDA - empty shelves - is this now the norm?

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  • savemoney
    savemoney Posts: 18,125 Forumite
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    I wonder if they have distribution problems. I dont have a Asda locally but I know other supermarkets in my area dont have this problem although Sainsburys did a couple of years ago due to a new system
  • Thank you. Yes, it does seem as though it may be a distribution problem, it's all pointing to that. Well, I've now written to them - let's see what they have to say - I'll let you know!

    Take care of yourselves!
  • Brooker_Dave
    Brooker_Dave Posts: 5,196 Forumite
    I'm not sure what's going on. For the past 4 months or so Asda in Corby hasn't had enough stock and the shelves are empty of many items. It seems that something has happened to cause this

    A large meteorite is due to hit Corby next week, people have been advised to stock up on tinned food and bottled water, did you not get the letter?
    "Love you Dave Brooker! x"

    "i sent a letter headded sales of god act 1979"
  • d.edna
    d.edna Posts: 701 Forumite
    Empty shelves......... No offers,
    I seriously hoped you called the police and reported this attrocity!!
  • i worked at asda up until 2 and a half years ago and that was the case even then, worst of all people used to moan there werent enough till staff cos the budgets from head office were hopeless.
    things arent the way they were before, you wouldnt even recognise me anymore- not that you knew me back then ;)
    BH is my best mate too, its ok :)

    I trust BH even if he's from Manchester.. ;)

    all your base are belong to us :eek:
  • daveboy
    daveboy Posts: 1,400 Forumite
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    You should go to the one in Oadby (Leicester)...that one can be bad if you go in at the wrong time.

    Add to that you feel like you've entered another country too.
  • Pssst
    Pssst Posts: 4,803 Forumite
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    Strange you should say that. i usually shop Tesco plus my local butchers but a month ago i thought id give Asda a looking at. Never again..it was rubbish. Shelves almost empty,very poor choice/range and most of it poor quality rubbish. Never again.
  • It's not just Asda, I went in two Sainsburgers today (Fulham's big one by the river and Cromwell Road) and they were both devoid of all useful staple items too.
  • KennyVader wrote: »
    It's not just Asda, I went in two Sainsburgers today (Fulham's big one by the river and Cromwell Road) and they were both devoid of all useful staple items too.

    Love it! :rotfl:
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  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,644 Forumite
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    KennyVader wrote: »
    It's not just Asda, I went in two Sainsburgers today (Fulham's big one by the river and Cromwell Road) and they were both devoid of all useful staple items too.

    what items could you not get in sainsburys
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