Business & Finance The Great Takeover: Coles and Woolworths

[raskolnikov]

I buy meat from my local butcher. I buy a few products from a local health shop. Everything else I buy from either IGA or Woolworths.

 

[Bazzar]

95% of time meat and eggs from butcher and veg from markets, supermarkets just for (woolies Mainland cheese) oil, dish detergents, cold powder, foil, glad wrap etc.

 

[Borry]

Thoughts on SpudShed? Love that place. Great quality steak

Don't accept Amex which was quit an inconvenience last night as I lost my debit card. But other than that the meat is good quality.

 

[Unique Name]

Wollies for 95% IGA for the rest.

While I haven't lived in England for some time so I don't know how it's going (I do remember reading about some major write downs) but I always loved the idea of the Co-op supermarket.

 

[Riseupaustralia]

All hail the great man

 

[blunt_tiger]

These days I only see local butchers in a complex right next to one of the big 2.

 

[Likedagreen]

pissed with both of these places. the local woolworths near here has stopped their soft plastic recycling. * their greed they sell so much s**t in pre packaged plastics. pre cut carrots and broccoli its a disgrace.

 

[Reynolds Number]

Their market share is being challenged by overseas companies moving in like Aldi, and will continue to do so.

Aldi is a more popular choice in lower socioeconomic areas due to being cheaper.

Costco has thrived here so far.

In Darwin there are like 9 Woolies, 4 Coles, a few shitty IGAs and * all greengrocers/fresh food specialists.

In WA the Spud Shed has become really popular to the point it has already taken over premises once held by Coles or Woolworths supermarkets, and has a very good range of fresh produce, offering excellent convenience, along with the advantage of being open 24/7 in Perth.

There's some decent independent versions of Spud Shed scattered around that offer better quality meat and veggies.

The Market City precinct in Canning Vale (butcher, fruit and veggie place and Asian supermarkets) offers excellent convenience and quality.

Little places go well in higher density places where there is plenty of foot transport. Small supermarkets thrive in Asia at least partly because of it.

 

[Caesar]

After years of consolidation the market seems to be fragmenting a bit. I only really go to the big two to pick up stuff that I can’t get at Aldi. If a Costco was to open up near me I would give it serious consideration.

Harris Farm is also very popular in my area. I find it wildly expensive, but they always have a packed car park.

The local IGA has taken note and is starting to pitch itself similarly - less staples and lots of boutique fine foods.

 

[the_interloper]

If you like to BBQ low and slow Costco is great, their brisket and ribs is amazing, really top quality and very reasonably priced.