tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post8007265630864205637..comments2024-01-09T13:27:08.545+00:00Comments on swanageview: The Co-opUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-27598223462643602022012-02-14T13:55:10.059+00:002012-02-14T13:55:10.059+00:00"Which" has found that the Co-op is the ..."Which" has found that the Co-op is the worst supermarket. Today the Co-op was packed. There was still no Spitfire or Bishops Finger on the shelves. There were queues everywhere. I used the self service checkout but it would not register my cherries. A voice kept on saying "help is on the way" but no-one came until I called out to someone. The chap behind was not happy about Robin from Swanagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005240868831985933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-90565649156103963712012-02-12T18:07:05.283+00:002012-02-12T18:07:05.283+00:00Carrot cake back on shelf today so I had to go to ...Carrot cake back on shelf today so I had to go to manned till to reclaim voucher. Only two trolley tills open. The one I was queueing at broke down so the check out girl just sat there instead of closing till and opening another one. I went to basket till. Card machine asked if check out person made eye contact. No. Did he help to pack bag? No. Co-op were doing special offer for Spitfire and Robin from Swanagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005240868831985933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-85126378751737705282012-02-10T17:34:29.982+00:002012-02-10T17:34:29.982+00:00What is the point of sending out free carrot cake ...What is the point of sending out free carrot cake coupons if there are none in stock?Robin from Swanagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005240868831985933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-57261306330189353582012-01-23T14:32:22.974+00:002012-01-23T14:32:22.974+00:00Su told me off today for leaving my basket on top ...Su told me off today for leaving my basket on top of the trolley counter. Not much Spitfire beer left at £1.29 a pint. No wonder Mr Neame is not making much profit.Robin from Swanagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005240868831985933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-42655129071500592252012-01-22T17:06:49.909+00:002012-01-22T17:06:49.909+00:00The Co-op has removed all the milk bottles from th...The Co-op has removed all the milk bottles from the shelves to put new bar codes on the milk and put the price up to 52p per pint. Has anyone noticed how much the prices are increasing?Robin from Swanagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005240868831985933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-45400905137114424842012-01-20T07:57:21.212+00:002012-01-20T07:57:21.212+00:00The Co-op said that the reason there are no small ...The Co-op said that the reason there are no small Tropicana bottles is that the fan has broken in the refrigerator next to the sandwiches.They said that the manager's manager had told them to rearrange the shelves to improve customer flow. There is a notice telling people not to leave their dogs in the foyer.Robin from Swanagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005240868831985933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-86930363351443613512012-01-10T23:18:46.708+00:002012-01-10T23:18:46.708+00:00I buy Tropicana. Fresh squeezed right here. Not ...I buy Tropicana. Fresh squeezed right here. Not that fake UK stuff. Less than 2 quid a half gallon.<br /><br />I spend my winters in Florida. Where petrol is 45 p a litre. And where you can buy a 2 br condo for the price of a conservatory extension up the High Street.<br /><br />Sitting here, overlooking the Gulf sunset, 78 degrees....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-64835672178079012012-01-10T15:25:30.328+00:002012-01-10T15:25:30.328+00:00The Co-op's sandwhich meal deal offer involves...The Co-op's sandwhich meal deal offer involves buying a sandwhich, a sweet course and a drink for £3. The most popular drink is a small bottle of Tropicana. They have sold out of Tropicana again so no-one is buying the meal deal sandwhiches and the Co-op is having to sell them at half price when they reach their sell by date.Robin from Swanagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005240868831985933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-22125657369184782742012-01-09T09:40:45.263+00:002012-01-09T09:40:45.263+00:00That has alot to do with the " Save Wareham F...That has alot to do with the " Save Wareham Fields " campaign. <br />If anything this link to this subject has been sent to co-op headoffice , so we might see these complaints been dealt with :) .David Furmagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-57716906963853602212012-01-08T21:19:51.656+00:002012-01-08T21:19:51.656+00:00The Dutchy of Wareham shot down a proposal for an ...The Dutchy of Wareham shot down a proposal for an out of town proper supermarket for the Purbecks (wouldn't supermarket petrol be nice?). Seems some 'luvvy' got involved and got the minions to say no.<br /><br />The Worgret roundabout has enormous advantages for such a site. I have no idea whether that location can be revisited in a few years' time or not. There really is SillyWhimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-28590517830546983932012-01-08T14:01:52.018+00:002012-01-08T14:01:52.018+00:00Forget complaining about the co op. You wont find ...Forget complaining about the co op. You wont find one anywhere that is any better than a second rate convenience store. Swanage needs a proper supermarket (sainsburys?) but perhaps trade wouldnt justify one for the company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-53982348845923055302012-01-07T19:56:44.583+00:002012-01-07T19:56:44.583+00:00The Co-op reorganises the shelves so people will b...The Co-op reorganises the shelves so people will buy other things while they are looking for what they want.<br /><br />I saw a management note to the assistants ordering them not to tell customers how to get a 2 for 1offer if only 1 item is left.<br /><br />Keep an eye on the best before dates. The best before date for my hot cross buns is tomorrow: Sunday 8th January.Robin from Swanagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005240868831985933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-54278483451124165542012-01-07T15:51:37.551+00:002012-01-07T15:51:37.551+00:00I reckon the pepper was filched because the person...I reckon the pepper was filched because the person who filched it had given up trying to find a "legit" one (despite the fact that there were only two left in the shop... I find it impossible to find anything in the Co-op since they reorganised the shelves. It makes no sense anymore...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-86624672830766800512012-01-05T13:48:10.712+00:002012-01-05T13:48:10.712+00:00The Co-op is fully stocked now. Have you got your ...The Co-op is fully stocked now. Have you got your hot cross buns yet? The Co-op wants us to stock up early for Easter in case they run out. Be careful when you buy Birds Eye Traditional Meals. Two days ago you got a discount for buying two. Now it only applies to two Traditional ROAST Meals. Watch the small print.<br /><br />A few years ago I could not get any cashback because the till had run Robin from Swanagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005240868831985933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-9490538071179819882012-01-05T13:08:42.133+00:002012-01-05T13:08:42.133+00:00One other thing intrigues me about the Co-op - doe...One other thing intrigues me about the Co-op - does the management not trust the staff?It is the only supermarket where if I get cashback a form has to be countersigned by two members of staff and the customer.Everywhere else I just initial the receipt or don't even have to do anything at all.<br /><br />I think if I worked on the tills at the Co-op I would be demanding to know why the Seeviewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-69448456405610050892012-01-05T13:04:50.069+00:002012-01-05T13:04:50.069+00:00My apologies,I was the poster who told Anon at 8:3...My apologies,I was the poster who told Anon at 8:30pm their advice was useless.<br /><br />I still think it is, because I am just fed up with the attitude it reflects, but I admit there was no need to be so rude.<br /><br />However,the answer to everything isn't "if you don't like it move/go somewhere else/p*ss off/whatever". <br /><br />The Co-Op, like several other local shopsSeeviewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-14675911464101999112012-01-05T12:29:48.213+00:002012-01-05T12:29:48.213+00:00'.....red wine for the two bottles for £3 offe...'.....red wine for the two bottles for £3 offer?'<br /><br />Wow!<br /><br />The Co-op IS selling Hirondelle again!!<br /><br /><br />Next.....the return of Vesta ready meals! The Clash. The Bay City Rollers! 3 quid for two bottles!SillyWhimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-42243327330516981752012-01-05T10:53:06.287+00:002012-01-05T10:53:06.287+00:00With modern stock control systems it should make n...With modern stock control systems it should make no difference where the ordering office is situated. Why the co-ops computer system fails to predict seasonal peaks in demand is a question they need to look at as they are loosing sales. Hasn't it always been the case that there is a lack of fresh food and bread in the shops after the Christmas break? Perhaps people like bakers have a break asAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-81177829857291205032012-01-05T08:06:52.975+00:002012-01-05T08:06:52.975+00:00The previous manager barked at me when I pointed o...The previous manager barked at me when I pointed out to him that I had paid the full price for a bottle of wine that was advertised at half price on the shelf and that only 3 check outs were open when there were about 50 customers waiting to be served. Why isn't the name of the manager on the till receipts any more? Is anyone managing the Co-op? Have you tried getting a small bottle of Robin from Swanagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005240868831985933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-9480234493152654712012-01-04T21:13:40.256+00:002012-01-04T21:13:40.256+00:00Actually the system has changed since last year , ...Actually the system has changed since last year , and all the ordering is done at head office. Plus the manager at the co op now is from Sommerfields , so everything can't run smoothly all the time.<br /><br />Strange that, as a familly member was only in there yesterday and heard a manager apologise to customers because HE had not ordered enough stock? and if it has changed since last year Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-41238812447350473072012-01-04T19:36:00.790+00:002012-01-04T19:36:00.790+00:00" Obviously never shopped at the co-op then a..." Obviously never shopped at the co-op then and its the managers responsibilty to order not head office. as stated by the previous manager last summer."<br /><br />Actually the system has changed since last year , and all the ordering is done at head office. Plus the manager at the co op now is from Sommerfields , so everything can't run smoothly all the time.David Furmagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1595827270990234262012-01-04T14:43:41.325+00:002012-01-04T14:43:41.325+00:00Yea, plenty of times, fresh baked or not, rolls, w...Yea, plenty of times, fresh baked or not, rolls, wraps, loaves, baguettes, never had a problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-12988479216439863202012-01-04T13:42:23.008+00:002012-01-04T13:42:23.008+00:00Have you tried getting bread from the Co-op? A few...Have you tried getting bread from the Co-op? A few years ago they used to give out free bread vouchers if they ran out of bread. I used to call in at 19:00 and got a voucher every time. Then I called in at 08:30. The shelves were stacked with bread and then a customer filled a trolley with bread and there was none left for me. Now I go to Arkrights if I just want bread.Robin from Swanagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005240868831985933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-85952482845108293152012-01-04T10:57:37.609+00:002012-01-04T10:57:37.609+00:00I've never had a problem getting what I went i...I've never had a problem getting what I went into co op for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-2600060725105849312012-01-04T10:41:13.531+00:002012-01-04T10:41:13.531+00:00Shop in co-op all the time , pop into arkwrights n...Shop in co-op all the time , pop into arkwrights now and then to do my electric key;) like to support any local shop.David Furmagenoreply@blogger.com