Definitely an upmarket version of a supermarket detected both in the prices and the quality. Even…read morethough we are still battling through the pandemic and I do the bulk of my food shopping though click and collect - I do feel safe here with my mask, having had both shots and with monitored numbers in the store it is a pleasant experience. The produce and flowers are fresh, they have lots of "luxury" goods in the way of booze, chocolate and prepared foods etc. Adequate parking, attentive staff - bakery could be better but it is adequate. Definitely worth a visit!

M&S! My generation remembers it as Marks and Spenser's. I've been wearing their lingerie for almost…read more45 years, and never like to miss an opportunity to stick up on them. Decided to get fitted today before buying, and was helped an 18 year veteran of the department. "C" was just fantastic, and brought me the perfect bras. I purchased every one of the styles I tried. What can I say, it was the best decision to have my self fitted, and I'm delighted with my purchases. Of course, M&S have a food hall now and they do a great job, as I've been shopping there quite regularly. However will save their praises for another review! For now, "C" shines!

I finally discovered Aldi after all these years and I must say that I like it (with one caveat -…read moresee later). The store is big and bright. The staff are hardworking and friendly enough - I don't think they have enough time to be as friendly and chatty as they are at the nearby Sainsbury's or Morrisons. The prices are good (significantly lower than the above stores) as is the selection. It is actually refreshing to see some new options both in terms of goods for sale and brands. Yes there are products (largely of German origin) that are different to the bigger stores but we have started experimenting a bit and some are actually better! However Aldi will never replace Sainsbury's for us since the latter simply has a wider selection and their own top of the line "Taste the Difference" brand products are hard to beat. We now see Aldi as nice, moderately priced supplement to the giants. I would never buy bread from Aldi - I like it fresh baked and crispy but the meats, produce and much of the dairy products are good. I do deduct a star because it always seems very busy (the prices!) and they rush you through the checkout at a crazy pace - they need packers as in the US (something I have yet to see in the UK). Will we be back - yes indeed (but also back to Sainsbury's 2-300 yards away Review #63 2019

An extremely popular branch of Aldi, set in the relatively new shopping complex above the main town…read morecentre in Swadlincote. On a corner plot, there is a good view of the local Ski Centre main slope. The outside of Aldi promotes products like snow shovels, de-icer, fire lighters or a range of competitively priced range of garden plants, depending on the time of year. Inside is a small section near the entrance selling a limited of magazines and newspapers. The rest of aisles are stacked to the rafters with great alternatives to more expensive brands. The shelves are constantly being replenished too and the whole store is smart and clean. Always busy, lots of people doing their complete shop here. We tend to flit from one supermarket to the next, but we get most of out fruit and vegetables from Aldi, great quality, at lowish prices, is always going to be a winner. We also like their smoked fish, dairy selection and occasional limited offers, though they prove very popular. An eclectic mix of other goods too like ironing boards, garden ornaments, safety boots and clothing, and lots of cooking utensil and pans. The tills at the end are extremely long, be warned though, the till operators send you produce through at lightning speed, its best to to take your basket/trolley to the back of the store and pack it at a more leisurely pace!

Coming home from the US after decades one of the many things that have pleasantly surprised me in…read morethe UK is the quality of the offerings in the High Street supermarkets like Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Morrison's (jury still out on Tesco who IMO need to polish their image and focus a bit). But I digress - what about this Sainsbury's Local and why 5 Stars? Well the Stars come about as a combo of primarily the amazing concept for this little stores (and the fact that it is just around the corner from home!) - convenient, open 7am to 11pm everyday, a good selection of just about everything you may want from fresh produce, to meats and cheese, convenience foods, pet food, wine spirits and beer (hey it is dear old England!), fresh flowers, greeting cards, newspapers and more. And the wonderful thing - same price as at the big stores! You don't pay a penny for the convenience! Love it!! Review #46 2018

One of my new local supermarkets - have always loved Morrisons based on the store in Letchworth…read morewhere my dear ol' Mom and Dad lived until they passed. The store is clean, well stocked and the staff helpful and friendly. Lots of products (bread, ready meals, pizza) made on the premises. Despite it's medium size the variety and selections are great. There is an extensive cafe for breakfast and lunch with very reasonable prices, once the COVID pandemic is over - if that ever comes to pass! Speaking of COVID I find their prep and precautions of a somewhat lower standard than the nearby Sainsbury's which has become my "go to" for most things these days. If it's so good why not 5 stars - if they were to provide Internet for their customers then 5 gleaming stars could be a possibility :)

Morrisons in Swadlincote opened just under two years ago, at the bottom of Coppice Side, and has…read moreproved to be very popular ever since. It has a large easily accessible car park and there are steps from Swadlincote town centre that bring you out right next to the entrance. It has a comprehensive range of facilities including cash points, a dry cleaning facility and a large cafe. The shop itself is vast, opening with huge fruit and vegetable area, flanked by a fishmongers and a salad bar. The fruit and veg here is easily the best in terms of quality and variety of the supermarkets in the area. This Morrisons also has a comprehensive audio visual section, which has a good mix of chart CDs, games and DVDs, along with some great bargains. A hot meats counter, a large bakery and a desserts area complete the back end of the shop. The home section at the centre of the shop, provides quality homeware for people just starting out in the first home, as well as more luxuriant items. The large butchers in the far corner serves a wide variety of different meats and cuts. As with any Morrisons, there are some great deals to be found on virtually anything and as a result make it a great place to shop. But what often goes unnoticed is that this store is always well stocked and kept impeccably clean. Attached to the store is a large cafe, which again is maintained well. It has a wide variety of cold and hot drinks, sandwiches, and snacks, as well as a constantly updated hot food menu. The food is tasty and inexpensive, but for me has an overeliance on chips, but this doesn't stop the cafe being extremely popular. The Morrison Petrol Station is a little way from the main store, selling petrol at a competitive price, with an added car wash. Access to and from the petrol station can be tricky at peak times though.

great place to buy you food and drink. cheap and plenty of deals on. nice staff and always polite…read more great location good choice of products

I have to say that I had a VERY disappointing shop yesterday. I arrived at the store slightly after…read moreopening at 8am for a quick shop with the intent of being home by 9am (we live 10 minutes away). I bought a total of 45 items for a total cost of £84.02 I used (as always) the smart shop option in which I scanned every item that I bought and had them in two big shopping baskets. When I tried to check out and pay the system wouldn't let me. An assistant came along and said that she needed to check a few items. I have had this 2-3 times before when the rummage through the bags and check 6-10 items to make sure that I hadn't "forgotten" to scan something or was trying to steal something. This time she was told to check EVERY item which involved completely emptying both bags and checking every item and then putting everything back in my two oversized bags. I missed my meeting and worse I was made to feel like a criminal. Had I scanned every single item yes! Was it a good experience- Hell no! Did I feel like a criminal? Yes! Very upsetting- is this level of investigation really necessary?!?!

Sainsbury's is located just on the outskirts of Swadlincote town centre. It has a petrol station,…read morerecycling facilities and a decent sized car park. Not the biggest Sainsbury's, but it is due for an expansion in the near future, which will see the demise of the local Home Electric shop, as the store expands and the petrol is moved to improve access. The store although fairly small, has a good variety of products including a fruit and veg section, a meat and fish counter, a bakery and a delicatessen area. The store is well set out and always well stocked and tidy, which is the main failing of other local supermarkets. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the shopping experience is pleasant and relaxing. This Sainsbury's also has a small cafe area, with a variety of seating, including leather sofas. It has a small, but tasty selection of food and cold drinks. But I don't know what they do to the hot drinks, the coffee and tea taste so bad, they are barely drinkable! This is probably my favourite supermarket and we go in valiantly trying the coffee every week in the vain attempt it will get better, but it doesn't. In every other aspect this is a five star supermarket, but the hot drinks could be so much better.

This branch of Sainsburys Local has had many incarnations including Jacksons and Grandways, but it…read moreresolutely remains the focus of the village of Newhall, and has always been a good place to pick up your groceries. A sizeable car park with good access, also caters for the adjacent carpet and furniture shop. The first thing you notice about this store is that it is impeccably clean, well lit and well stocked. The staff are friendly, helpful and above all they have a smile on their faces, which goes a long way these days. The aisles are packed with products and are stacked tall. All the usual range of items that you would find in a larger Sainsburys just slightly less variety. The fruit and vegetables, cold store, and wine and spirits have a particularly impressive range. In addition to all the usual items, there are fresh flowers, a well used cashpoint machine, National Lottery, and a good range of newspapers and magazines. A great place to go, if you don't want to venture into the bigger branch in Swadlincote.

i like this mini supermarket, range of food is much better than tesco express, mor choice and…read morebetter value.

I am a regular long time shopper at Ashby de la Zouch Tesco and have yet again had to witness many…read moreyoung staff standing chatting about personal things rather than getting on with their job, trolley collectors chit chatting and having laddish banter, other staff moaning about management and unfairness and rude pickers who are loading large trollies with orders, also chatting and saying customers can put up with what has been put in their order if something is not available, also cutting across other customers. Really makes me consider going elsewhere on a permanent basis, I'm already using other supermarkets on some occasions.

The Tesco at Ashby is a large, but not daunting supermarket. As well as groceries it has a good,…read moreconcise choice of books, toys, clothes, electrical and homewares. So even when doing a regular shop you can pick up those extras too. Like all Tesco I find their pricing average and it is very easy to spend more than you planned on doing! But the choice is good, well laid out and the store is clean. I always find the staff a bit aloof. It is hard to explain but this is quite a dull supermarket. There is a cafe but the times I have grabbed something to eat there it has been very disappointing and really only good for a cuppa if you are parched. The customer toilets are well maintained. There is a petrol station onsite and recycling facilties in the car park.

VERY nice store. I love most Tesco's and this is no exception. Awesome selection of everything…read morefrom fresh produce, to meats and fish, bread and baked goods, to dairy and cheese as well as a variety of home goods, papers and magazines and even phones etc. Everything here is clean and well presented, the staff friendly and the prices good. Ample parking. Also an excellent little Costa store in house, coupled with Free Internet it was a lifesaver for me at times. Finally just around the corner from BEAUTIFUL St. Peter's Bridge. Love it!!!!

Burton on Trent tesco is where I do my weekley shop. I chose Tesco over the other supermarkets as…read moreit always has what I want and need on the shelves and I never seem to spend too much money. They layout is good and there are lots of offers on products. There is a cafe in there now where you can sit and have a snack and a coffee. There is a tesco direct there, too, which is a bit like Argos. They sell books, household equipment, toys and a very small selection of clothes too. There is always somewhere to park and you don't have to pay a pound for your trolley!