Posted by: Big Al, Paisley on 12:43pm Wed 3 Oct 07
This is the same company that eagerly put signs up in all of it's English stores, declaring none of it's poultry product came from Scotland, when that dead swan with avian flu washed up on a Scottish beach a couple of years ago...
This is the same company that eagerly put signs up in all of it's English stores, declaring none of it's poultry product came from Scotland, when that dead swan with avian flu washed up on a Scottish beach a couple of years ago...
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 1:12pm Wed 3 Oct 07
Al, be honest - none of the supermarkets are any better than the other when it comes to ethics, or morals.
Profit margins are a different story.
So - if you want an ethical supermarket, don't shop in the UK. Failing that shop locally!
Al, be honest - none of the supermarkets are any better than the other when it comes to ethics, or morals.
Profit margins are a different story.
So - if you want an ethical supermarket, don't shop in the UK. Failing that shop locally!
Posted by: Gazza, Glasgow on 3:26pm Wed 3 Oct 07
Great news - that Somerfield store on Byres Road is a shocker and only appeals to students and the poor. Bring on Waitrose!
Great news - that Somerfield store on Byres Road is a shocker and only appeals to students and the poor. Bring on Waitrose!
Posted by: Big Al, Paisley on 3:26pm Wed 3 Oct 07
[quote][bold]People Power[/bold] wrote:
Al, be honest - none of the supermarkets are any better than the other when it comes to ethics, or morals. Profit margins are a different story. So - if you want an ethical supermarket, don't shop in the UK. Failing that shop locally![/quote] My point PP regarding that matter, was that none of the other major players in the UK supermarket scene felt the need to publically distance themselves from Scottish produce...
All to easy for Waitrose mind you, only having branches south of the border at the time.
People Power wrote:
Al, be honest - none of the supermarkets are any better than the other when it comes to ethics, or morals. Profit margins are a different story. So - if you want an ethical supermarket, don't shop in the UK. Failing that shop locally!
My point PP regarding that matter, was that none of the other major players in the UK supermarket scene felt the need to publically distance themselves from Scottish produce...
All to easy for Waitrose mind you, only having branches south of the border at the time.
Posted by: Big Al, Paisley on 3:28pm Wed 3 Oct 07
[quote][bold]Gazza[/bold] wrote:
Great news - that Somerfield store on Byres Road is a shocker and only appeals to students and the poor. Bring on Waitrose![/quote] It's one of the dearest supermarkets I've seen in the area to be honest... Tesco up the road in Maryhill is much more competitive.
Gazza wrote:
Great news - that Somerfield store on Byres Road is a shocker and only appeals to students and the poor. Bring on Waitrose!
It's one of the dearest supermarkets I've seen in the area to be honest... Tesco up the road in Maryhill is much more competitive.
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 3:37pm Wed 3 Oct 07
[quote][bold]Big Al[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]People Power[/bold] wrote: Al, be honest - none of the supermarkets are any better than the other when it comes to ethics, or morals. Profit margins are a different story. So - if you want an ethical supermarket, don't shop in the UK. Failing that shop locally![/quote] My point PP regarding that matter, was that none of the other major players in the UK supermarket scene felt the need to publically distance themselves from Scottish produce... All to easy for Waitrose mind you, only having branches south of the border at the time.[/quote]
oK, Big al, I'll give you that one!
But, if Supermarkets whoever they were really wanted to supply locally produced foods, they would stop supplying out of season, and worldly produced fruit and veg.
Many of the tropical fruits and veg are often far more expensive, and if we really saw just how much goes to waste, either in transit, on putting out on display, or from failure to sell it all - we'd be far more in favour of locally produced, and delivered fruit and veg.
Just how many people even boter to look at the location of their fruit, veg or foods they buy?
And, what are we doing to change how we shop?
Maybebigger questions than this article covers.
But - something we should be considering, before Waitrose comes to town.
Maybe we could be challenging Waitrose more on its policies before it comes north of the border. And maybe we could stand up for our rights and what we want as customers, instead of bleating and moaning about it to all the wrong places!
I hearby end this rant . . .
Big Al wrote:
People Power wrote: Al, be honest - none of the supermarkets are any better than the other when it comes to ethics, or morals. Profit margins are a different story. So - if you want an ethical supermarket, don't shop in the UK. Failing that shop locally!
My point PP regarding that matter, was that none of the other major players in the UK supermarket scene felt the need to publically distance themselves from Scottish produce... All to easy for Waitrose mind you, only having branches south of the border at the time.
oK, Big al, I'll give you that one!
But, if Supermarkets whoever they were really wanted to supply locally produced foods, they would stop supplying out of season, and worldly produced fruit and veg.
Many of the tropical fruits and veg are often far more expensive, and if we really saw just how much goes to waste, either in transit, on putting out on display, or from failure to sell it all - we'd be far more in favour of locally produced, and delivered fruit and veg.
Just how many people even boter to look at the location of their fruit, veg or foods they buy?
And, what are we doing to change how we shop?
Maybebigger questions than this article covers.
But - something we should be considering, before Waitrose comes to town.
Maybe we could be challenging Waitrose more on its policies before it comes north of the border. And maybe we could stand up for our rights and what we want as customers, instead of bleating and moaning about it to all the wrong places!
I hearby end this rant . . .
Posted by: aunt sally, glasgow on 3:53pm Wed 3 Oct 07
i hate somerfield !! the one over govanhill was full of idiots
i hate somerfield !! the one over govanhill was full of idiots
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 4:37pm Wed 3 Oct 07
Does that not say more about some of the folk in Govanhill ? Can't say I think too much about the style, behaviour or ways of people in supermarkets! Too busy getting on with my shopping!
Does that not say more about some of the folk in Govanhill ? Can't say I think too much about the style, behaviour or ways of people in supermarkets! Too busy getting on with my shopping!
Posted by: andrewm, manchester on 5:29pm Wed 3 Oct 07
[quote][bold]aunt sally[/bold] wrote:
i hate somerfield !! the one over govanhill was full of idiots[/quote] So, Byres Road will be their second store in that case???? Waitrose even dearer than M&S
aunt sally wrote:
i hate somerfield !! the one over govanhill was full of idiots
So, Byres Road will be their second store in that case???? Waitrose even dearer than M&S
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 5:41pm Wed 3 Oct 07
So there is already a Waitrose in Scotland ?
Tell me more! And if what you say is true they are more expensive than M & S - that is very interesting!
So there is already a Waitrose in Scotland ?
Tell me more! And if what you say is true they are more expensive than M & S - that is very interesting!
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 5:46pm Wed 3 Oct 07
Yes, Waitrose are a big store with the prices to match, are they not part of the John Lewis Group of companies?
Anyway, you look at the snootier parts of London - Hampstead, Chiswick etc, you'll find that this is the place to be, of course I often wondered as a kid living in London when shops like McDonalds and Waitrose, etc would ever appear up here (if they ever would). Apart from Selfridges, and roughly 25 years down the line I think they have all made their mark in the city and some have made a huge impact, but that's down to smart marketing of course!
Yes, Waitrose are a big store with the prices to match, are they not part of the John Lewis Group of companies?
Anyway, you look at the snootier parts of London - Hampstead, Chiswick etc, you'll find that this is the place to be, of course I often wondered as a kid living in London when shops like McDonalds and Waitrose, etc would ever appear up here (if they ever would). Apart from Selfridges, and roughly 25 years down the line I think they have all made their mark in the city and some have made a huge impact, but that's down to smart marketing of course!
Posted by: janeguthrietate, NEWTON MEARNS, EAST RENFREWSHIRE G77 6QZ on 5:51pm Wed 3 Oct 07
there are already 2 in Edinburgh, so Byres Rd would be 3rd on.
there are already 2 in Edinburgh, so Byres Rd would be 3rd on.
Posted by: Brad, Glasgow on 6:09pm Wed 3 Oct 07
All the BBC staff will really be greetin' noo... as they queue up for chips on Paisley Road West.
All the BBC staff will really be greetin' noo... as they queue up for chips on Paisley Road West.
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 8:14pm Wed 3 Oct 07
Aye, cod almighty, poor soles, bet they'll have a chip on their shoulder.....as well as in their chippie!
Aye, cod almighty, poor soles, bet they'll have a chip on their shoulder.....as well as in their chippie!
Posted by: allan, brisbane queensland on 7:55am Thu 4 Oct 07
it amazes me how so many of the readers like to high jack the items printed. anyway scotland /the u.k. can.t provide sufficient food for its population its a non stop convoy of trucks from spain france europe heading for the chnl tunnel with your all round year fresh produce and even if you could produce a good supply of fresh foods the world market economy is not interested they seek out their best prices where they can get such like in australia there is little if anything that is not home grown but in our sup/markets prawns /china kiwi fruit/france mango/mexico grapes /usa not to forget re irn bru from u.k. as for sup/markets australia has been controlled by two woolworths/not u.k s and coles/k/mark i think its 80% between them but thankfully in recent years aldi has arrived so i will high jack this item to mention its a living hell today in the outskirts of brisbane 36 celcius it is
it amazes me how so many of the readers like to high jack the items printed. anyway scotland /the u.k. can.t provide sufficient food for its population its a non stop convoy of trucks from spain france europe heading for the chnl tunnel with your all round year fresh produce and even if you could produce a good supply of fresh foods the world market economy is not interested they seek out their best prices where they can get such like in australia there is little if anything that is not home grown but in our sup/markets prawns /china kiwi fruit/france mango/mexico grapes /usa not to forget re irn bru from u.k. as for sup/markets australia has been controlled by two woolworths/not u.k s and coles/k/mark i think its 80% between them but thankfully in recent years aldi has arrived so i will high jack this item to mention its a living hell today in the outskirts of brisbane 36 celcius it is
Posted by: glamkitty, Glasgow on 2:21pm Thu 4 Oct 07
I cant wait for a Waitrose. I know its expensive but it comes out tops time and time again in animal welfare, so that makes it worth the money for me.
I dont eat meat, but if Im shopping in a store that sells it, I want to know theyve taken animal welfare into account. I dont want to support them otherwise.
I cant wait for a Waitrose. I know its expensive but it comes out tops time and time again in animal welfare, so that makes it worth the money for me.
I dont eat meat, but if Im shopping in a store that sells it, I want to know theyve taken animal welfare into account. I dont want to support them otherwise.
Posted by: glamkitty, Glasgow on 2:22pm Thu 4 Oct 07
I cant wait for a Waitrose. I know its expensive but it comes out tops time and time again in animal welfare, so that makes it worth the money for me.
I dont eat meat, but if Im shopping in a store that sells it, I want to know theyve taken animal welfare into account. I dont want to support them otherwise.
I cant wait for a Waitrose. I know its expensive but it comes out tops time and time again in animal welfare, so that makes it worth the money for me.
I dont eat meat, but if Im shopping in a store that sells it, I want to know theyve taken animal welfare into account. I dont want to support them otherwise.
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