Nan wrote:
> On Apr 4, 9:29 am, (Fred/Libby Barclay) wrote:
>> I received my Consumer Reports magazine yesterday, and it's all about
>> grocery shopping and how to save.
>>
>> They surveyed 32,599 people and the rankings are based on service,
>> perishables (quality of meat and produce), price and cleanliness.
>>
>> They have 59 stores listed, with the highest overall score being 87 out
>> of 100, and the lowest being 64.
>>
>> The top ten~
>>
>> 1. Wegmans
>> 2. Trader Joe's
>> 3. Publix
>> 4. Raley's
>> 5. Harris-Teeter
>> 6. Fareway
>> 7. Costco
>> 8. Whole Foods
>> 9. Market Basket
>>
>> The bottom ten~
>>
>> 49. Pick 'n Save
>> 50. Dominick's
>> 51. Tops Markets
>> 52. Pathmark
>> 53. Food Lion
>> 54. Giant
>> 55. Winn-Dixie
>> 56. Walmart Supercenter
>> 57. Shaw's
>> 58. A&P
>> 59. Waldbaum's
>>
>> I thought it was interesting how low Walmart scored. People must shop
>> there even though they hate it!
>>
>> Libby
>
> I would LOVE to have a Wegmans, a Trader Joes, a Whole Paycheck,
> whoops, I meant Whole Foods, and Costco.
> It galls me that we're in the capitol of Delaware and have none of
> these. I wouldn't even mind if we only had to go 30 miles for them,
> but they're all at least 50 miles away.
> We have many of the lowest on the totem pole. It's a shame!!

Wow! I would have thought you'd have these stores there.

--
Jean B.

> They surveyed 32,599 people and the rankings are based on service,
> perishables (quality of meat and produce), price and cleanliness.


How ridiculous is that, that they couldn't come up with 32,600 people. Stupid
price tag mentality BS!!!

My east coast ACME (Albertsons) probably ranks 200 on the Bottom 10 scale!

Andy

On Apr 4, 12:25*pm, Andy > wrote:
> > They surveyed 32,599 people and the rankings are based on service,
> > perishables (quality of meat and produce), price and cleanliness.
>
> How ridiculous is that, that they couldn't come up with 32,600 people. Stupid
> price tag mentality BS!!!
>
> My east coast ACME (Albertsons) probably ranks 200 on the Bottom 10 scale!
>
> Andy

The survey is their annual one from last year, so that's how many
folks answered the questions on that part of the survey.

Price is important if you are trying to save. I do shop at a number
of stores, simply because I pass them on my way home. I don't go out
of my way more than half a mile, but then, with so many good produce
and fish stores in the area, why would I? S&S and Shaws are generally
pricier than PriceRite, which has a better selection of the things I
buy than Aldi's which has the good prices on dairy and eggs. I try to
avoid buying wrapped veggies, since the extra packaging is, to me,
wasteful.

maxine in ri

l, not -l said...

> There were 32,600 respondents; as with CDC and "patient zero", CR starts
> counting with "respondent zero" ;-). Fifty-thousand respondents were
> scheduled to participate; however, the rest hung up in frustration of
being
> unable to understand the questions asked by the Call Center CR used.
>
> Coming up next month; "Best Off-shore Call Centers" , India, Phillipines,
> Latvia, Iceland or ?????? Available May 12 at newstands and your
mailbox.
> 8-0


l, not -l

OH!, So you're a Saturday STOOGE!!! eh?? Why I oughtta!...

;D

Best,

Andy

http://www.supermarketi.info/index.php?action=flashZup

On Apr 4, 9:29*am, (Fred/Libby Barclay) wrote:
> I received my Consumer Reports magazine yesterday, and it's all about
> grocery shopping and how to save.
>
> They surveyed 32,599 people and the rankings are based on service,
> perishables (quality of meat and produce), price and cleanliness.
>
> They have 59 stores listed, with the highest overall score being 87 out
> of 100, and the lowest being 64.
>
> The top ten~
>
> 1. Wegmans
> 2. Trader Joe's
> 3. Publix
> 4. Raley's
> 5. Harris-Teeter
> 6. Fareway
> 7. Costco
> 8. Whole Foods
> 9. Market Basket
>
> The bottom ten~
>
> 49. Pick 'n Save
> 50. Dominick's
> 51. Tops Markets
> 52. Pathmark
> 53. Food Lion
> 54. Giant
> 55. Winn-Dixie
> 56. Walmart Supercenter
> 57. Shaw's
> 58. A&P
> 59. Waldbaum's
>
> I thought it was interesting how low Walmart scored. *People must shop
> there even though they hate it!
>
> Libby

Hi Libby,

Does it say where Meijer's ranks?

Thanks,
Kris

I'm going to list the other stores in the nationwide survey when I get
enough time this afternoon or tonight. I should have realized that
everyone would want to know where their local market is ranked.

Libby

On Apr 4, 9:29*am, (Fred/Libby Barclay) wrote:
> I received my Consumer Reports magazine yesterday, and it's all about
> grocery shopping and how to save.
>
> They surveyed 32,599 people and the rankings are based on service,
> perishables (quality of meat and produce), price and cleanliness.
>
> They have 59 stores listed, with the highest overall score being 87 out
> of 100, and the lowest being 64.
>
> The top ten~
>
> 1. Wegmans
> 2. Trader Joe's
> 3. Publix
> 4. Raley's
> 5. Harris-Teeter
> 6. Fareway
> 7. Costco
> 8. Whole Foods
> 9. Market Basket
>
> The bottom ten~
>
> 49. Pick 'n Save
> 50. Dominick's
> 51. Tops Markets
> 52. Pathmark
> 53. Food Lion
> 54. Giant
> 55. Winn-Dixie
> 56. Walmart Supercenter
> 57. Shaw's
> 58. A&P
> 59. Waldbaum's
>
> I thought it was interesting how low Walmart scored. *People must shop
> there even though they hate it!
>
> Libby

Where are these Wegmans?

I was recently in a Winn Dixie - was surprised at the overall
atmosphere, prices, and a guy actually went in back to find me some
fresh spinach.

Regardless of price differences, I still tend to go to the market
nearest me. Time and gas are still a factor for me.

I laughed at CR's tips for saving money - maybe I read ti wrong, but
at no point did they simply say to cook as close to scratch as
possible.
My grocery expenses so far this year are LOWER than it was same time
last year.

"Fred/Libby Barclay" > wrote in message
...
>
> I received my Consumer Reports magazine yesterday, and it's all about
> grocery shopping and how to save.
>
> They surveyed 32,599 people and the rankings are based on service,
> perishables (quality of meat and produce), price and cleanliness.
>
> They have 59 stores listed, with the highest overall score being 87 out
> of 100, and the lowest being 64.
>
> The top ten~
>
> 1. Wegmans
> 2. Trader Joe's
> 3. Publix
> 4. Raley's
> 5. Harris-Teeter
> 6. Fareway
> 7. Costco
> 8. Whole Foods
> 9. Market Basket
>
> The bottom ten~
>
> 49. Pick 'n Save
> 50. Dominick's
> 51. Tops Markets
> 52. Pathmark
> 53. Food Lion
> 54. Giant
> 55. Winn-Dixie
> 56. Walmart Supercenter
> 57. Shaw's
> 58. A&P
> 59. Waldbaum's
>
> I thought it was interesting how low Walmart scored. People must shop
> there even though they hate it!
>
> Libby

Makes me wonder where this study was done. As with most here, we only have
Whole Foods, Costco from the top and WalMart from the bottom. Our main
groceries are Safeway, King Soopers (Kroger), Albertson's for middle and
WalMart for lower and Whole Foods for upper end.

My problem is I really like the produce at King Soopers, but the meat is
much better at Safeway. Albertson's has great prices on staples, but is not
convenient to me. WalMart is avoided completely.

We have a small chain called Sunflower Market that has great meat, bulk
foods, a lot of organics, etc. The problem with them is that the produce
has been unpredictable in the past. If I want an eggplant for that evening,
they may have beautiful ones or they may be old and bruised. I usually have
to stop at the King Soopers after stopping at Sunflower. At least they are
across the street from each other.

I would love to be able to shop more at Whole Foods, but it is not
conviently located to me and of course the prices can be sky high.

Dale P
>

Fred/Libby Barclay wrote:
> I received my Consumer Reports magazine yesterday, and it's all about
> grocery shopping and how to save.
>
> They surveyed 32,599 people and the rankings are based on service,
> perishables (quality of meat and produce), price and cleanliness.
>
> They have 59 stores listed, with the highest overall score being 87 out
> of 100, and the lowest being 64.
>
> The top ten~
>
> 1. Wegmans
> 2. Trader Joe's

For some reason i have started to get Trader Joe's catalogues in the
mail, up until that happened i was curious about the stores that so many
people here find fascinating.

Having seen the catalogue im no longer interested. Im pretentious
enough on my own, i don't need a grocery store to provide me with a
patina of sophistication at inflated prices
--
JL

Joseph Littleshoes wrote:
>
>
> Fred/Libby Barclay wrote:
>> I received my Consumer Reports magazine yesterday, and it's all about
>> grocery shopping and how to save.
>>
>> They surveyed 32,599 people and the rankings are based on service,
>> perishables (quality of meat and produce), price and cleanliness.
>>
>> They have 59 stores listed, with the highest overall score being 87 out
>> of 100, and the lowest being 64.
>>
>> The top ten~
>>
>> 1. Wegmans
>> 2. Trader Joe's
>
> For some reason i have started to get Trader Joe's catalogues in the
> mail, up until that happened i was curious about the stores that so many
> people here find fascinating.
>
> Having seen the catalogue im no longer interested. Im pretentious
> enough on my own, i don't need a grocery store to provide me with a
> patina of sophistication at inflated prices
> --
> JL
>
Inflated prices? Compared to what other stores? TJs seems pretty
reasonable to me for many things.

--
Jean B.

On Apr 4, 2:50*pm, Joseph Littleshoes > wrote:
> Fred/Libby Barclay wrote:
> > I received my Consumer Reports magazine yesterday, and it's all about
> > grocery shopping and how to save.
>
> > They surveyed 32,599 people and the rankings are based on service,
> > perishables (quality of meat and produce), price and cleanliness.
>
> > They have 59 stores listed, with the highest overall score being 87 out
> > of 100, and the lowest being 64.
>
> > The top ten~
>
> > 1. Wegmans
> > 2. Trader Joe's
>
> For some reason i have started to get Trader Joe's catalogues in the
> mail, up until that happened i was curious about the stores that so many
> people here find fascinating.
>
> Having seen the catalogue im no longer interested. *Im pretentious
> enough on my own, i don't need a grocery store to provide me with a
> patina of sophistication at inflated prices


Oddly, TJ's prices are not all that bad, on the store brands. And
those are comparable if not better than the sorts of things you'll
find in the mass markets.
maxine in ri

On Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:50:04 -0700, Joseph Littleshoes wrote:

> Fred/Libby Barclay wrote:
>> I received my Consumer Reports magazine yesterday, and it's all about
>> grocery shopping and how to save.
>>
>> They surveyed 32,599 people and the rankings are based on service,
>> perishables (quality of meat and produce), price and cleanliness.
>>
>> They have 59 stores listed, with the highest overall score being 87 out
>> of 100, and the lowest being 64.
>>
>> The top ten~
>>
>> 1. Wegmans
>> 2. Trader Joe's
>
> For some reason i have started to get Trader Joe's catalogues in the
> mail, up until that happened i was curious about the stores that so many
> people here find fascinating.
>
> Having seen the catalogue im no longer interested. Im pretentious
> enough on my own, i don't need a grocery store to provide me with a
> patina of sophistication at inflated prices

how odd. i find their flyers surprisingly down-to-earth. you gotta admit
they're a little different.

your pal,
blake

blake murphy wrote:
> On Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:50:04 -0700, Joseph Littleshoes wrote:
>
>
>>Fred/Libby Barclay wrote:
>>
>>>I received my Consumer Reports magazine yesterday, and it's all about
>>>grocery shopping and how to save.
>>>
>>>They surveyed 32,599 people and the rankings are based on service,
>>>perishables (quality of meat and produce), price and cleanliness.
>>>
>>>They have 59 stores listed, with the highest overall score being 87 out
>>>of 100, and the lowest being 64.
>>>
>>>The top ten~
>>>
>>>1. Wegmans
>>>2. Trader Joe's
>>
>>For some reason i have started to get Trader Joe's catalogues in the
>>mail, up until that happened i was curious about the stores that so many
>>people here find fascinating.
>>
>>Having seen the catalogue im no longer interested. Im pretentious
>>enough on my own, i don't need a grocery store to provide me with a
>>patina of sophistication at inflated prices
>
>
> how odd. i find their flyers surprisingly down-to-earth. you gotta admit
> they're a little different.
>
> your pal,
> blake

I can see how some people would consider it charming, quaint etc. but it
doesn't appeal to me.

There's such a plethora of "mom & pop" type independent food merchants
in my neighborhood i cant recall the last time i had to go out of the
neighborhood for a food purchase.

I have convinced the elderly relative there is no need to get the cheap
turkeys during the winter holidays, her frugal nature in the past made
them almost impossible for her to pass up, but now days i buy a 10 pound
or so capon at a local butcher so no need to make a trip to 'safeway'.

And since her Dr.'s put her on a low salt & low sugar diet i don't buy
any packaged or processed foods anymore.

Last time i fixed her favorite 'stove top stuffing' for her it sent her
to the hospital way too much salt.

Im about to start jam making in an attempt to make her jam with less
sugar than the commercial products.

Fortunately i found a peanut butter with no salt or sugar. I can make
my own peanut butter but its tedious and im a bit concerned about
wearing out my food processor to do so.

Basically the TJ's, WHole Foods, Andronico's type 'upscale' markets
don't appeal to me for a variety of reasons.

There's a big 'supermarket' out in the far east bay in an affluent
suburb that has wall to wall carpeting, 'gold' plated (colored) shopping
carts with calculators & scanners built in and the time i was there a
small 'chamber orchestra' sort of group of tuxedo clad musicians on a
stage playing classical music. Everything there exorbitantly priced as
you might expect, even valet parking if you desire it.
--
JL

"Joseph Littleshoes" > wrote in message
> Basically the TJ's, WHole Foods, Andronico's type 'upscale' markets don't
> appeal to me for a variety of reasons.
>

We go to TJ's and Whole Food on occasion. They are high priced on some
items, but they are equal or even lower on sale items, special buys, and
they have things the other markets just do not carry. WF is the only place
I know that has Cotswold cheese, for instance. You just have to pay
attention and get the things not easily found elsewhere if that is what you
want.

On Sun, 5 Apr 2009 18:11:50 -0400, "Ed Pawlowski" >
wrote:

>
>"Joseph Littleshoes" > wrote in message
>> Basically the TJ's, WHole Foods, Andronico's type 'upscale' markets don't
>> appeal to me for a variety of reasons.
>>
>
>We go to TJ's and Whole Food on occasion. They are high priced on some
>items, but they are equal or even lower on sale items, special buys, and
>they have things the other markets just do not carry. WF is the only place
>I know that has Cotswold cheese, for instance. You just have to pay
>attention and get the things not easily found elsewhere if that is what you
>want.
>
I still prefer TJ cheese prices in general.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Sun, 5 Apr 2009 18:11:50 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

> "Joseph Littleshoes" > wrote in message
>> Basically the TJ's, WHole Foods, Andronico's type 'upscale' markets don't
>> appeal to me for a variety of reasons.
>>
>
> We go to TJ's and Whole Food on occasion. They are high priced on some
> items, but they are equal or even lower on sale items, special buys, and
> they have things the other markets just do not carry. WF is the only place
> I know that has Cotswold cheese, for instance. You just have to pay
> attention and get the things not easily found elsewhere if that is what you
> want.

some of their prices are quite good (not usually produce). as you say, you
have to pay attention.

your pal,
blake

On Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:32:07 -0700, Joseph Littleshoes
> wrote:

>Im about to start jam making in an attempt to make her jam with less
>sugar than the commercial products.
>
There seem to be lots of recipes on the internet.

>Fortunately i found a peanut butter with no salt or sugar. I can make
>my own peanut butter but its tedious and im a bit concerned about
>wearing out my food processor to do so.

I always thought peanut butter was something to make using your
blender.


--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

sf wrote:
> On Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:32:07 -0700, Joseph Littleshoes
> > wrote:
>
>
>>Im about to start jam making in an attempt to make her jam with less
>>sugar than the commercial products.
>>
>
> There seem to be lots of recipes on the internet.
>
>
>>Fortunately i found a peanut butter with no salt or sugar. I can make
>>my own peanut butter but its tedious and im a bit concerned about
>>wearing out my food processor to do so.
>
>
> I always thought peanut butter was something to make using your
> blender.
>
>
I cant imagine! the blenders i have had weren't much for mixing up
really thick substances, the food processor does a much better job.

The first time i used my food processor to make peanut butter i thought
i had set the thing on fire, smoke seemed to be curling up out of it.

Fortunately i let the next batch of peanuts cool before i put them in
the FP and they did not release any steam
--
JL

On Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:32:07 -0700, Joseph Littleshoes wrote:
>
> And since her Dr.'s put her on a low salt & low sugar diet i don't buy
> any packaged or processed foods anymore.
>
> Last time i fixed her favorite 'stove top stuffing' for her it sent her
> to the hospital way too much salt.
>

yikes!

your pal,
blake

Joseph Littleshoes wrote:
>
>
> blake murphy wrote:
>> On Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:50:04 -0700, Joseph Littleshoes wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Fred/Libby Barclay wrote:
>>>
>>>> I received my Consumer Reports magazine yesterday, and it's all about
>>>> grocery shopping and how to save.
>>>>
>>>> They surveyed 32,599 people and the rankings are based on service,
>>>> perishables (quality of meat and produce), price and cleanliness.
>>>>
>>>> They have 59 stores listed, with the highest overall score being 87 out
>>>> of 100, and the lowest being 64.
>>>>
>>>> The top ten~
>>>>
>>>> 1. Wegmans
>>>> 2. Trader Joe's
>>>
>>> For some reason i have started to get Trader Joe's catalogues in the
>>> mail, up until that happened i was curious about the stores that so
>>> many people here find fascinating.
>>>
>>> Having seen the catalogue im no longer interested. Im pretentious
>>> enough on my own, i don't need a grocery store to provide me with a
>>> patina of sophistication at inflated prices
>>
>>
>> how odd. i find their flyers surprisingly down-to-earth. you gotta
>> admit
>> they're a little different.
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
> I can see how some people would consider it charming, quaint etc. but it
> doesn't appeal to me.
>
> There's such a plethora of "mom & pop" type independent food merchants
> in my neighborhood i cant recall the last time i had to go out of the
> neighborhood for a food purchase.
>
> I have convinced the elderly relative there is no need to get the cheap
> turkeys during the winter holidays, her frugal nature in the past made
> them almost impossible for her to pass up, but now days i buy a 10 pound
> or so capon at a local butcher so no need to make a trip to 'safeway'.
>
> And since her Dr.'s put her on a low salt & low sugar diet i don't buy
> any packaged or processed foods anymore.
>
> Last time i fixed her favorite 'stove top stuffing' for her it sent her
> to the hospital way too much salt.
>
> Im about to start jam making in an attempt to make her jam with less
> sugar than the commercial products.
>
> Fortunately i found a peanut butter with no salt or sugar. I can make
> my own peanut butter but its tedious and im a bit concerned about
> wearing out my food processor to do so.
>
> Basically the TJ's, WHole Foods, Andronico's type 'upscale' markets
> don't appeal to me for a variety of reasons.
>
> There's a big 'supermarket' out in the far east bay in an affluent
> suburb that has wall to wall carpeting, 'gold' plated (colored) shopping
> carts with calculators & scanners built in and the time i was there a
> small 'chamber orchestra' sort of group of tuxedo clad musicians on a
> stage playing classical music. Everything there exorbitantly priced as
> you might expect, even valet parking if you desire it.
> --
> JL
>
>
That doesn't sound the least bit appealing to me.

--
Jean B.

On Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:50:43 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:

>Joseph Littleshoes wrote:
>>
>> Basically the TJ's, WHole Foods, Andronico's type 'upscale' markets
>> don't appeal to me for a variety of reasons.
>>
>> There's a big 'supermarket' out in the far east bay in an affluent
>> suburb that has wall to wall carpeting, 'gold' plated (colored) shopping
>> carts with calculators & scanners built in and the time i was there a
>> small 'chamber orchestra' sort of group of tuxedo clad musicians on a
>> stage playing classical music. Everything there exorbitantly priced as
>> you might expect, even valet parking if you desire it.
>> --
>> JL
>>
>>
>That doesn't sound the least bit appealing to me.

Think Nordstrom only it's a grocery store with a Beverly Hills
attitude. I don't think they've done that for years though. The
pretentiousness was back when Blackhawk developers were selling new
homes in the development (just before the official dot com bubble). I
have no idea what store occupied the space back then, but it's
Draeger's now and nothing about Draeger's can be considered
inexpensive.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Sat, 4 Apr 2009 23:03:26 GMT, l, not -l wrote:
>
> I don't buy ANY prepared food (lobster-stuffed, bacon-wrapped, blah-blah -
> pop it in the oven/microwave/blah), at TJ's or at the chains; that kind of
> thing they do seem to go overboard describing in their mailing. I don't
> drink, therefor don't buy, wine, another thing they seem to push in their
> mailings.

i'm a sucker for clip art, so i think their flyers are funny.

your pal,
blake

blake murphy wrote:

> i'm a sucker for clip art, so i think their flyers are funny.

LOL! As a graphics and marketing person, I think they are quite
effective in their "anti-graphics" approach. They don't need the
flash-bang effect to get the message across. Less is more, perhaps?

They do seem to value artists that can do signage lettering and
illustration by hand in each store. That might be a cool job to have if
you are a cartoonist and can create on the fly.

--Lin

l, not -l wrote:
> On 4-Apr-2009, Joseph Littleshoes wrote:
>
>
>>Having seen the catalogue im no longer interested. Im pretentious
>>enough on my own, i don't need a grocery store to provide me with a
>>patina of sophistication at inflated prices
>>--
>>JL
>
>
> Wow, I don't know where you buy your groceries; but, here (STL)
Trader Joe's
> prices are very good when compared to the regional chains.

Did you miss the "Oakland Chinatown" thread. I get what you quote
prices for at better prices there. But your right about the following.

> Perhaps what you don't like (I don't either) is their particular brand of
> marketing. If the opportunity presents itself; visit a TJ's and, with an
> open mind, try the kinds of products you do like, I think you'll be
pleased.
>
>
I have not been to a TJ's store, only looked at a catalogue that was
just too, too
over the top in the 'cutesy' department. I really don't need a pep talk
to buy a stock of broccoli, and if i want a jar of tomato sauce i don't
need a sales pitch to decide what to purchase.

That TJ's catalogue almost seems to me to be rather obsequious.

I wont shop at our local "Whole Foods" because of all the cosmetics they
sell, their collective aromas i assault me as i walk in the door.
--
JL

On Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:10:25 -0700, jpstifel >
wrote:

>I have not been to a TJ's store, only looked at a catalogue that was
>just too, too over the top in the 'cutesy' department. I really don't need a pep talk
>to buy a stock of broccoli, and if i want a jar of tomato sauce i don't
>need a sales pitch to decide what to purchase.

It's not like that at all, JL. The staff is there to answer questions
and stock shelves, not be used car salesmen.


--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

sf wrote:
> On Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:10:25 -0700, jpstifel >
> wrote:
>
>
>>I have not been to a TJ's store, only looked at a catalogue that was
>>just too, too over the top in the 'cutesy' department. I really don't need a pep talk
>>to buy a stock of broccoli, and if i want a jar of tomato sauce i don't
>>need a sales pitch to decide what to purchase.
>
>
> It's not like that at all, JL. The staff is there to answer questions
> and stock shelves, not be used car salesmen.
>
>
I was talking about the TJ's catalogue. I have never been to the actual
store.
--
JL

On Sat, 4 Apr 2009 09:29:49 -0400, (Fred/Libby
Barclay) wrote:

>
>I received my Consumer Reports magazine yesterday, and it's all about
>grocery shopping and how to save.
>
>They surveyed 32,599 people and the rankings are based on service,
>perishables (quality of meat and produce), price and cleanliness.
>
>They have 59 stores listed, with the highest overall score being 87 out
>of 100, and the lowest being 64.
>
>The top ten~
>
>1. Wegmans
>2. Trader Joe's
>3. Publix
>4. Raley's
>5. Harris-Teeter
>6. Fareway
>7. Costco
>8. Whole Foods
>9. Market Basket
>
>The bottom ten~
>
>49. Pick 'n Save
>50. Dominick's
>51. Tops Markets
>52. Pathmark
>53. Food Lion
>54. Giant
>55. Winn-Dixie
>56. Walmart Supercenter
>57. Shaw's
>58. A&P
>59. Waldbaum's
>
>I thought it was interesting how low Walmart scored. People must shop
>there even though they hate it!
>
>Libby

I agree with Winn-Dixie and Walmart supercenters being so low in the
rankings! I went to Walmart for groceries once and it sucked bigtime.
But if you have one of the Walmart 'neighbourhood markets' around it's
a much better shopping environment.

Okay.......here are the rest of the stores in the consumer survey. For
some reason I left off #10, so I'll start with that . . .

10. WinCo Foods
11. Stater Bros.
12. Hy-Vee
13. Piggly Wiggly (pertain only to stores
in Wisconsin, Iowa and Ilinois)
14. Aldi
15. Fry's Food Stores
16. Fred Myer
17. Save Mart
18. King Soopers
19. H-E-B
20. SuperTarget
21. Hannaford
22. ShopRite
23. Ingles Markets
24. Schnucks
25. County Market
26. Dillons
27. Price Chopper
28. Cub Foods
29. Sav-a-Lot
30. Big-Y
31. Bashas'
32. Meijer
33. Giant Food Stores
34. Smith's Food & Drug
35. Bi-Lo
36. Vons
37. Kroger
38. Sam's Club
39. Ralphs
40. Weis Markets
41. IGA
42. BJ's Wholesale Club
43. Albertsons
44. Safeway
45. Jewel-Osco
46. Giant Eagle
47. Acme
48. Stop & Sop
49. Pick 'n Save

This survey was held between April 2007 and April 2008. The survey
covers a total of 48, 831 visits; and findings reflect the experiences
of their readers, not necessarily those of the general population.

On Apr 4, 4:51*pm, (Fred/Libby Barclay) wrote:
> Okay.......here are the rest of the stores in the consumer survey. *For
> some reason I left off #10, so I'll start with that . . .

> 14. *Aldi

> 48. *Stop & Sop

Very interesting. I hate the stuff at aldi's except for milk and
eggs, sometimes cheeses. But they are low-priced.

Stop& Shop is less expensive than Shaws mostly, but other than a few
items I can't find elsewhere, they're too expensive for my blood.

maxine in ri

On Apr 4, 4:51*pm, (Fred/Libby Barclay) wrote:
> Okay.......here are the rest of the stores in the consumer survey. *For
> some reason I left off #10, so I'll start with that . . .

Thank you for taking the time to type them in.

maxine in ri

On Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:51:20 -0400, (Fred/Libby
Barclay) wrote:

>
>Okay.......here are the rest of the stores in the consumer survey. For
>some reason I left off #10, so I'll start with that . . .

>42. BJ's Wholesale Club
>43. Albertsons
>44. Safeway
>45. Jewel-Osco
>46. Giant Eagle
>47. Acme
>48. Stop & Sop
>49. Pick 'n Save
>
>This survey was held between April 2007 and April 2008. The survey
>covers a total of 48, 831 visits; and findings reflect the experiences
>of their readers, not necessarily those of the general population.

I don't know why BJs is so low on the list... their food quality and
service are pretty good, around here anyway. We like them much better
than Costco.

"Kajikit" > wrote in message
>
> I don't know why BJs is so low on the list... their food quality and
> service are pretty good, around here anyway. We like them much better
> than Costco.

We don't have a Costco so I can't compare. I do, however. live about equal
distance from three BJ's stores and they are not equal. If you were to visit
each of them you'd be able to rank them 1, 2, 3 easily. Individual mangers
have different standards for their crews, different parking lot layout for
ease of getting to the store entrance, carts, personality of the cashiers
all make a difference. Some stores just have a better "feel" to them.

Fred/Libby Barclay wrote:
> Okay.......here are the rest of the stores in the consumer survey. For
> some reason I left off #10, so I'll start with that . . .
>
> 10. WinCo Foods
> 11. Stater Bros.
> 12. Hy-Vee
> 13. Piggly Wiggly (pertain only to stores
> in Wisconsin, Iowa and Ilinois)
> 14. Aldi
> 15. Fry's Food Stores
> 16. Fred Myer
> 17. Save Mart
> 18. King Soopers
> 19. H-E-B
> 20. SuperTarget
> 21. Hannaford
> 22. ShopRite
> 23. Ingles Markets
> 24. Schnucks
> 25. County Market
> 26. Dillons
> 27. Price Chopper
> 28. Cub Foods
> 29. Sav-a-Lot
> 30. Big-Y
> 31. Bashas'
> 32. Meijer
> 33. Giant Food Stores
> 34. Smith's Food & Drug
> 35. Bi-Lo
> 36. Vons
> 37. Kroger
> 38. Sam's Club
> 39. Ralphs
> 40. Weis Markets
> 41. IGA
> 42. BJ's Wholesale Club
> 43. Albertsons
> 44. Safeway
> 45. Jewel-Osco
> 46. Giant Eagle
> 47. Acme
> 48. Stop & Sop
> 49. Pick 'n Save
>
> This survey was held between April 2007 and April 2008. The survey
> covers a total of 48, 831 visits; and findings reflect the experiences
> of their readers, not necessarily those of the general population.
>
Thanks for typing this in, Libby.

Oh my! Look at Stop & Shop!!!

--
Jean B.

"Fred/Libby Barclay" > wrote in message
...
>
> Okay.......here are the rest of the stores in the consumer survey. For
> some reason I left off #10, so I'll start with that . . .
>
>>
> This survey was held between April 2007 and April 2008. The survey
> covers a total of 48, 831 visits; and findings reflect the experiences
> of their readers, not necessarily those of the general population.

Thanks, it makes more sense when I see all of the stores. One point I would
make is that each store can be very different, even just a few miles away.
My closest, newest King Soopers is a real pain. The people are rude
(customers and employees) and the service is poor. Same with some of our
Safeway stores. Yet one of the Safeway in our proximity is great. I think
the manager of each store can make a great store or a mediocre store.

Dale P
>

Fred/Libby Barclay > wrote:

> This survey was held between April 2007 and April 2008. The survey
> covers a total of 48, 831 visits; and findings reflect the experiences
> of their readers, not necessarily those of the general population.

36,000 people took the survey documenting 48,000 trips to the
grocery store? That would mean a awful lot of people never even
shopped at any of those stores.

A recently published survey found that 94.42% of all surveys had
serious flaws. And this on is no exception.

-sw

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message

> Fred/Libby Barclay > wrote:

>> This survey was held between April 2007 and April 2008. The survey
>> covers a total of 48, 831 visits; and findings reflect the experiences
>> of their readers, not necessarily those of the general population.

> 36,000 people took the survey documenting 48,000 trips to the
> grocery store? That would mean a awful lot of people never even
> shopped at any of those stores.

> A recently published survey found that 94.42% of all surveys had
> serious flaws. And this on is no exception.

I don't take any of CR's "surveys" to mean anything. Their methodology is
completely removed from standard polling procedure, because it's a
self-selecting group. It only includes CR readers, who are likely more
educated and affluent than average, and of those, only CR readers who choose
to respond to the questionnaire. I can accept anecdotal reports from their
readers, but not any rankings or statistics.

"cat" > wrote in message
...
> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>
>> Fred/Libby Barclay > wrote:
>
>>> This survey was held between April 2007 and April 2008. The survey
>>> covers a total of 48, 831 visits; and findings reflect the experiences
>>> of their readers, not necessarily those of the general population.
>
>> 36,000 people took the survey documenting 48,000 trips to the
>> grocery store? That would mean a awful lot of people never even
>> shopped at any of those stores.
>
>> A recently published survey found that 94.42% of all surveys had
>> serious flaws. And this on is no exception.
>
> I don't take any of CR's "surveys" to mean anything. Their methodology is
> completely removed from standard polling procedure, because it's a
> self-selecting group. It only includes CR readers, who are likely more
> educated and affluent than average, and of those, only CR readers who
> choose to respond to the questionnaire. I can accept anecdotal reports
> from their readers, but not any rankings or statistics.


*spraying wildly*

This is my turf, beeeetch.

cat wrote:

> I don't take any of CR's "surveys" to mean anything. Their methodology is
> completely removed from standard polling procedure, because it's a
> self-selecting group. It only includes CR readers, who are likely more
> educated and affluent than average

....much like Usenet users?

Bob

Sqwertz wrote:
> Fred/Libby Barclay > wrote:
>
>
>> This survey was held between April 2007 and April 2008. The survey
>> covers a total of 48, 831 visits; and findings reflect the experiences
>> of their readers, not necessarily those of the general population.
>>
>
> 36,000 people took the survey documenting 48,000 trips to the
> grocery store? That would mean a awful lot of people never even
> shopped at any of those stores.
>
> A recently published survey found that 94.42% of all surveys had
> serious flaws. And this on is no exception.
>
> -sw
>

Statistics are like bikinis, what they reveal is interesting, but what
they hide is critical.


Becca