morrisons

Robtyketto

I do both a Tesco and Morrisons shop and would place them about equal in terms of prices and quality.

If one of them were to close though I wouldn't be happy as they are useful for the variety they offer, stocking different brands.

I also check the labels and will buy things like Morrisons turkey mince as less fat than tescos (nothing else added) and vice versa for other products, choice is good.

moggylover

Kirri wrote: »

I buy 2 lots of tomatoes at least a week from Morrisons all winter and never had one go black? (I actually like Asda plum tomatoes at the moment as they are still British, or were just before Christmas).

As for the bread, I only ever used to buy the Artisan breads in Morrisons and found them really good - now I make my own - which incidentally doesn't last half as long as it has no preservatives!!!

I do buy romaine though, so will check that in Tescos next time - is that price for 2 large ones?

Moggy - the Yeo valley offer was for the 4 pack of smoothie type yoghurts - but they did have Rachel's vanilla on offer in the large tub - the Rachel's one is I find actually better, I love Yeo Valley stuff but the fat free vanilla I find has a slightly more sour taste. Asda often have these brands on offer too

I'm begining to think that there are probably regional differences in suppliers and so forth for the veg then - because I have been really dissapointed in most of the veg at our Morrisons in Carmarthen. Not so bad for the root crops that were really cheap recently - but not impressed at all with the cabbages and salad packs generally. Again - have had some things that have been fine - but on an overall basis could not recommend them on a general basis or over Tesco if you only have time to get to one shop.

I buy whichever of the Rachels or Yeo Valley big tubs are on offer - don't bother with small pots at all, the boys both eat a lot of yoghurt (as do I if my IB allows:o) and the small pots cost too much. If I want small pots for trips or whatever there is a local shop that sells Village Dairy ones which are lovely and I will pick some of those up. We don't usually go fat free as my lads are still growing (fast) and are very active so don't need to have such restrictions in their diets.

I'm a tart with shops anyway: I go where the best offer is that day but find that when not on offer Tesco offer the best prices generally: we do not have an Asda but I didn't find them any cheaper for "real baskets" when I did use them years ago: I think Asda are probably cheaper for all the brand names and junk and pre-prepared stuff, but on good plain food ingredients I don't think they are.

Much as I detest M & S - I have even occasionally bought stuff from them if there has been an offer worth considering. Their market hype must be convincing a lot of people but as a real foodie I am distinctly unimpressed:rolleyes:

Kirri

moggylover wrote: »

I'm begining to think that there are probably regional differences in suppliers and so forth for the veg then - because I have been really dissapointed in most of the veg at our Morrisons in Carmarthen. Not so bad for the root crops that were really cheap recently - but not impressed at all with the cabbages and salad packs generally. Again - have had some things that have been fine - but on an overall basis could not recommend them on a general basis or over Tesco if you only have time to get to one shop.

I buy whichever of the Rachels or Yeo Valley big tubs are on offer - don't bother with small pots at all, the boys both eat a lot of yoghurt (as do I if my IB allows:o) and the small pots cost too much. If I want small pots for trips or whatever there is a local shop that sells Village Dairy ones which are lovely and I will pick some of those up. We don't usually go fat free as my lads are still growing (fast) and are very active so don't need to have such restrictions in their diets.

I'm a tart with shops anyway: I go where the best offer is that day but find that when not on offer Tesco offer the best prices generally: we do not have an Asda but I didn't find them any cheaper for "real baskets" when I did use them years ago: I think Asda are probably cheaper for all the brand names and junk and pre-prepared stuff, but on good plain food ingredients I don't think they are.

Much as I detest M & S - I have even occasionally bought stuff from them if there has been an offer worth considering. Their market hype must be convincing a lot of people but as a real foodie I am distinctly unimpressed:rolleyes:

Yes, could well be regional differences, would explain the huge difference in what people's experiences have been in Morrisons. I've actually never been disappointed in anything.

I totally agree on the Asda being cheaper on branded junk though! I tend to buy whatever organic yoghurts are on offer, there is usually one. If I had the cash I would shop in M&S and Waitrose all the time!! I find both have better quality not to mention the better shopping experience... I like Sainsburys too but can't walk there so only visit once in a while.

geordie_joe

sparky1664 wrote: »

As for the loyalty scheme, I don't find Tesco's costs me any more so the points and deals are a bonus.

But it does cost you more. The money to run loyalty schemes and to give people "free" vouchers comes from the customers.

They can give you point because they have added a little extra onto the price of everything to cover it.

They can give you "free" vouchers because the cost of those vouchers has been added onto the price of the things they sell. All they are doing is charging a bit extra throughout the year then giving it back to you in one lump.

boomish

Dave101t wrote: »

Morrisons are the best supermarket out there, savings stamps, lots of old people, friendly shops (in my area), save pounds not points, and their pizzas and store made sandwiches are second to none as is the salad bar.
but sainsburys is a close 2nd now...

We have to agree, we have Tesco, Asda and a now a new Morrisons near us, we shop at all three a lot but now Morrisons is here it's obvious it's cheaper on lots of things but really the quality is way better, especially on fresh stuff. Unfortunatly the Morrisons isn't as big as the other two so we can't get everything .

Not everything is going to be great at any one store but on the whole it seems Morrisons are the best store at the moment. Well for us anyway..

on-the-count-of-three

geordie_joe wrote: »

But it does cost you more. The money to run loyalty schemes and to give people "free" vouchers comes from the customers.

They can give you point because they have added a little extra onto the price of everything to cover it.

They can give you "free" vouchers because the cost of those vouchers has been added onto the price of the things they sell. All they are doing is charging a bit extra throughout the year then giving it back to you in one lump.

I do understand what you are saying, the money has to come from somewhere..unless of course it comes from their profit margins which they can of course afford to cut a little as it is so large anyway. I'm sure they could cut prices instead of offering this too.

However, what I am saying is that on a personal level it doesn't cost me any more as I can't get the products I buy in Tesco cheaper locally.

moggylover

geordie_joe wrote: »

But it does cost you more. The money to run loyalty schemes and to give people "free" vouchers comes from the customers.

They can give you point because they have added a little extra onto the price of everything to cover it.

They can give you "free" vouchers because the cost of those vouchers has been added onto the price of the things they sell. All they are doing is charging a bit extra throughout the year then giving it back to you in one lump.

Personally, I can check both at any one time and it will be swings and roundabouts: some items a bit/lot cheaper in one, some a bit/lot dearer! It doesn't appear to be affected by the loyalty points and I think you will find that those loyalty points are funded by the increased sales (and hence extra profits) that the shop gains from a loyalty scheme rather than higher prices:rolleyes: No-one would go there to get a penny in the pound loyalty point if they were going to spend 50p extra to get it;).

moggylover

boomish wrote: »

We have to agree, we have Tesco, Asda and a now a new Morrisons near us, we shop at all three a lot but now Morrisons is here it's obvious it's cheaper on lots of things but really the quality is way better, especially on fresh stuff. Unfortunatly the Morrisons isn't as big as the other two so we can't get everything .

Not everything is going to be great at any one store but on the whole it seems Morrisons are the best store at the moment. Well for us anyway..

Beware: we found Morrisons cheaper for a while - now they are not! I think they may have extra reductions to suck in the customers when they first open a store: it didn't last in ours and it is a tactic I really didn't like if it was a tactic.

Robtyketto

I should also add having Tesco online is hugely advantageous when making your shoppling list to find those offers.

Morrisons have really great offers but not sure if it's because some offers are localised but on/in the website/papers they only advertise a few unlike Tesco which online you can see them all.

geordie_joe

moggylover wrote: »

I think you will find that those loyalty points are funded by the increased sales (and hence extra profits) that the shop gains from a loyalty scheme rather than higher prices:rolleyes:

That's the same thing, the money is coming from the money customers pay for the goods. I doubt just the profit on "increased" sales could fund all the points given to regular customers too. How many Tesco customers became customers just for the points, and would never have shopped there if they didn't have points?

Not enough to fund the entire scheme.

moggylover wrote: »

No-one would go there to get a penny in the pound loyalty point if they were going to spend 50p extra to get it;).

No, they pay a pound for goods that really should only be 98p, the extra 2p goes towards the points scheme. They get 1p back later and the other 1p goes on admin costs.

The simple fact is, supermarkets get their income from customers, so anything they "give back" to the customers came from the customers in the first place.