Co-Op

I live 2 minutes from the local co op and I must say that it's come a long way over the years. One of the things that I like most about it is the range of fair-trade products and eco products both of which I am willing to pay a little more for but often it isn't the case. There are many bargains to be had if you are prepared to look around; these offers are on things that you would buy regularly like toilet roll, milk, fruit and veg. There is also a small vegetarian section which I'm happy about. I know that if the cupboards are empty then I don't have to go far to be able to get what I need to make a good meal. The latest offers that I have found have been ...  Read the complete review

I go into the Co-Op sometimes because there's one quite near me and sometimes if I just want a couple of things I'd rather go into one of their smaller shops than traipse round the massive Tesco round the corner just to buy 5 items. The main thing with the Co-Op is that they are quite a lot more expensive than the other supermarkets on basic foods and I don't think a family could afford to do a weekly shop there very easily. Some of the bigger stores are a bit cheaper because they have a bigger selection but the smaller ones have a take it or leave it attitude so they can afford to take the mick a bit with their prices. There are big stores and ...  Read the complete review

I have two Co-ops within walking distance of me (one 5 minutes the other 15 mins) and for a small shop I find it really good. I still do my main shop at Tesco online and go to Sainsburys for extra bits and pieces so only really use the Co-op for last-minute things or if I only need a couple of bits. The shops near me are both quite small, sort of large corner shop size and hence they don't stock a vast range of goods nor have I ever seen a budget range in there so the prices are more than I would normally pay as I tend to go for budget or special offers. However they sell a bit of everything, they have basic foodstuffs and more interesting ranges ...  Read the complete review

I live about 2 minutes away from the co-op. It's a short walking distance to the shop, but I'm not mad on it because I still end up driving for ten minutes to get to the local ASDA on a regular basis instead. Unfortunately it is because it's so expensive, I would never be able to do a full shop in there, not only are the prices quite high, but they don't sell a brilliant variety of things. I often go in for things that they don't have. I think it is more of a basic shopping place because unlike ASDA, they don't have the same item in lots of different brands but it is good if you run out of something and need to nip round ...  Read the complete review

I have 3 Co ops within a very short distance, 2 at the end of the road and 1 main one a little further out. Unfortunately this is the closest supermarket to me. I say unfortunately because it's so expensive I would never be able to do a full shop in there, I understand the range isn't very big (I nipped in the large store yesterday get some stewed steak and there wasn't any) and is indeed a limited place but it really is dear. In this part, I am referring to the larger stores, not the small 'convenience' newagent type ones. Convenience= Yes, it is more of a convenience store rather than one you would do a full shop in, it'd be ...  Read the complete review