Chaos... to be continued

[Justadesperatewifeandmom]

Overpriced here! We have them but I'm too frugal!

there service and atmosphere is so worth it. I get cart rage anywhere else lol.

 

[Mo_Bandy]

there service and atmosphere is so worth it. I get cart rage anywhere else lol.

I really miss during Covid the one way aisles. I loved the order of it all and you are right i hate waiting and all the other shit you mentioned. Publix is the beat and there are probably 12 within 2 miles of my house.

 

[Strixaluco]

And pretty much the only grocery store chain around here that people outside Finland may know is Lidl Not my favourite though, I seldom go there. The bigger chains are pretty much Finland only.

 

[Mo_Bandy]

Ok gonna brave this thunderstorm to go eat at my folks fucking palace. Should be fun. I guess I should bring wine. They are good people and I dont know what happened to me really. Peace out muh fuckers.

 

[Justadesperatewifeandmom]

I still don't know what on earth is Publix and what's so special about it. I seem to live pretty well without it though. And yes, I live in Scandinavia.

to me, what is special is employees everywhere. happy ones. Everything is clean, every register is open. there are baggers and back up baggers so the bagger can load your car if you accept the offer. there are employees all over so if you need help finding something or reaching something, they are there. they go above and beyond. I will say shopping early in the morning is a little unnerving as the store has no customers, so employees are bored and constantly asking if they can help you lol.

every other store is miserable, long lines, just self check outs, no customer service. Publix is my grocery paradise. walmart is the worst, and going makes me want to burn them down (not a threat, just I hate lines, and no people but the rude receipt checker.)

 

[LaisDeMarieDeFrance]

there service and atmosphere is so worth it. I get cart rage anywhere else lol.

Hubby and I did some grocery shopping for others there & I agree, staff was wonderful, no lines!

 

[LaisDeMarieDeFrance]

to me, what is special is employees everywhere. happy ones. Everything is clean, every register is open. there are baggers and back up baggers so the bagger can load your car if you accept the offer. there are employees all over so if you need help finding something or reaching something, they are there. they go above and beyond. I will say shopping early in the morning is a little unnerving as the store has no customers, so employees are bored and constantly asking if they can help you lol.

every other store is miserable, long lines, just self check outs, no customer service. Publix is my grocery paradise. walmart is the worst, and going makes me want to burn them down (not a threat, just I hate lines, and no people but the rude receipt checker.)

Oh yeah, I avoid Walmart like the plague.

 

[Strixaluco]

to me, what is special is employees everywhere. happy ones. Everything is clean, every register is open. there are baggers and back up baggers so the bagger can load your car if you accept the offer. there are employees all over so if you need help finding something or reaching something, they are there. they go above and beyond. I will say shopping early in the morning is a little unnerving as the store has no customers, so employees are bored and constantly asking if they can help you lol.

every other store is miserable, long lines, just self check outs, no customer service. Publix is my grocery paradise. walmart is the worst, and going makes me want to burn them down (not a threat, just I hate lines, and no people but the rude receipt checker.)

Well here... No store has baggers. Not a single one. And considering some of my shopping bags are insulated, some not (I never buy single-use bags), I rather do it myself anyway. Instead there is space for doing it yourself after the checkout. If I have more than I can easily carry to my car, I'll just use the cart.

Only big markets have any self check outs, and even they have service, too. K-chain usually has minimal lines, S-chain may have a little longer. Employees are usually decently happy and helpful everywhere, but I think Finns would freak out if they were offered help while browsing the aisles. But if the store has a service point with meat, fish and readymade food, the employees there are super helpful, and even elsewhere you just call one and you'll get help.

S is owned by patrons on a provincial basis, so I can even say my thing to how it is managed. It is slightly cheaper. K is more like a franchise, I think. The owners usually really put effort into how they are managed, and may go above and beyond to provide good service, especially to regular customers. My friends have for example requested lobsters, definitely not a regular thing to find in shops around here.

I think our choices se better than what you have besides Publix so no, not missing it as I don't miss having baggers.

 

[dadbod4u]

Dinner is served. Christened the new grill!

https://imgur.com/a/kHKU4pd

 

[Strixaluco]

Dinner is served. Christened the new grill!

https://imgur.com/a/kHKU4pd

Yummy! Can I join you?

 

[dadbod4u]

Yummy! Can I join you?

I always make extra in case of guests.

 

[Mei5ter]

Oh yeah, I avoid Walmart like the plague.

I'll just quietly mention the sheer misery of grocery shopping in Manhattan, and then sneak back to Ag and Vals like the princess I am...

 

[cheekygirl75]

Weird we dont have Kroger stores here but do have Kroger delivery so not sure how that works. We have a lot of those Fresh Markets and Whole Foods and Sprouts which are ok and attract some decent hippy chicks. Also I like Ingles when I visit GA and NC. Safeways are dreadful when I travel to CA. I like grocery stores.

I love grocery stores… the best one around here is Market Basket - best prices and pay their workers well. Plus they always have interesting food that reflects the ethnic backgrounds of the customers.

I always make a point to go to a grocery store when I’m traveling, especially in other countries. So many interesting things!

 

[LaisDeMarieDeFrance]

I love grocery stores… the best one around here is Market Basket - best prices and pay their workers well. Plus they always have interesting food that reflects the ethnic backgrounds of the customers.

I always make a point to go to a grocery store when I’m traveling, especially in other countries. So many interesting things!

me too!

 

[gga]

… the best one around here is Market Basket -

They have finally opened up a couple in RI, although none convenient to me.

But the few times I gone.. I definitely agree with Cheeky that they're the best!

 

[dadbod4u]

I love grocery stores… the best one around here is Market Basket - best prices and pay their workers well. Plus they always have interesting food that reflects the ethnic backgrounds of the customers.

I always make a point to go to a grocery store when I’m traveling, especially in other countries. So many interesting things!

Yes! When we were in Mexico in March, we made it a point to visit the grocery store. I like to do that on my travels as well. So fun and a good glimpse into everyday life!

 

[amanuk]

Dinner is served. Christened the new grill!

Is that pineapple I see? Risky!

 

[dadbod4u]

Is that pineapple I see? Risky!

Just experimenting. Have pineapple lovers in the house.

 

[water_moutina]

Is that pineapple I see? Risky!

Not if he's prepping to do sexy time later
Tbh just enough water is good too

 

[Strixaluco]

Is that pineapple I see? Risky!

But it's not pizza.

 

[amanuk]

Goodnight all!

 

[Strixaluco]

Goodnight all!

Good night! My time is also up (or actually 2h ago already )

 

[Mo_Bandy]

????

 

[water_moutina]

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/amgZm09_460svvp9.webm

 

[LaisDeMarieDeFrance]

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/amgZm09_460svvp9.webm

I'm not clicking that.