In the current economic downturn, there have apparently been winners and losers in the food retail sector. Even the more luxurious stores have been forced to launch budget lines in an effort to keep their customers
Co-operative foods must be doing well. At least in Epsom where this new Co-op has opened up opposite the station to complement its sister store on the Upper High Street
The Co-op's tag line is that they're an ethical supermarket, which does appeal to my general philosophy of life. However, I find their stock of goods doesn't meet my shopping needs. They have relatively little fresh meat, fish and vegetables, my staples.
That's a real shame as I would like to be a better customer here but opening a second location in the same town must mean they're doing OK read more