Well said kfchugo, but unfortunately shoppers are usually guided by their hip pocket.



The big two have cheaper prices although at times questionable product quality. I guess people are prepared to overlook this and shocking 'service' to save a buck.



Ive learnt there's a Foodland not far from me that offers 5% discount to seniors on Thursdays so I might give them a try. Its not much but over a year it will add up

Thats the spirit Tanwin......if we all start supporting the competition, they will eventually get stronger so weakening the "terrible two". I try to shop at IGA or Aldi, even though it means a fair drive (past several of the competitions outlets). I must admit that when in a hurry, I sometimes do get a few things from Coles/Woolies but every dollar we deprive them of helps the community.

I think when Aldi eventually arrives in SA it will be a wake-up call to the big two and by then Im hoping it will be too late for them to mend their ways.



I just wish Aldi would hurry up

[size=3]Me too Tanwin. We have 2 Coles and 2 Woolworths all within a couple of blocks here at Prospect.



It just depends where Aldi will locate when they come to SA as to whether I will be able to get there[/size]

I tried our FOODLAND today after being warned they were dearer.



But bloody hell they are VERY expensive with items varying from +29c up to +$1.34 per item dearer. I could never understand why my second wife always ran out of shopping money -- now I know!



I only grabbed a few things before realising that my income would prevent me shopping there regularly even though I received 5% pensioner discount. So its back to sloppy rude service at WOOLWORTHS that is in keeping with my hip-pocket