I thought everyone knew this. Same with motorway service stations
Greenawayer on
Amazing investigative journalism from the Guardian.
I’m awaiting their revelations about the dryness of water and the colour of the sky.
CanisAlopex on
I understand why this happens and yet I find it painful as there are no large supermarkets near where I live. I don’t have a car to be able to reach one. It makes the cost of living that extra bit more expensive.
SlySquire on
In a shocking development a business model with higher costs charges more.
jimmyrayreid on
Convenience stores are more expensive to run. That’s why.
rocc_high_racks on
No shit. I used to live a cross the street from a Sainsbury’s Local and within walking distance of a full sized Waitrose. The Waitrose was SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper.
embroidered_badge on
There’s a Co-Op and it’s smaller version half a mile apart on the same road near me. You’d think they were hauling the stock to the top of Everest rather than over a t-junction based on the difference in price.
I appreciate there’s extra logistics, etc, etc, but sometimes it does look like they’re just taking the piss.
Dry_Yogurtcloset1962 on
If the Guardian is handing out salaries to write obvious statements that everyone has known for years, where do I sign up?
Raddish53 on
They can regulate how much energy companies can rip us off by, while food prices run rampant.
Brewer6066 on
What’s often missed here is that they can’t charge more for a specific item in a convenience store over a superstore, so a pint of milk will cost the same in a Tesco express vs a Tesco Extra. Instead they have a smaller range and will only stock brand name etc.
Vegetable-Lychee9347 on
Convenience is part of the service that you’re purchasing. If you don’t want to pay for convenience, you can inconvenience yourself by going to a larger, less convenient shop usually a bit further away or slightly inconveniently planning ahead to receive a delivery (at a convenient time).
recursant on
Serves them right for shopping at a convenience store.
Get a car, get a 9-5 job, and go shopping at a mega-store on Saturday morning like any normal person.
TinFish77 on
Dealing with major names on the high street is one way that Labour could improve the cost of living situation, especially at the poorer-end of society.
vishbar on
About 21% seems right when I compare my local Tesco Express to our big Tesco. Makes sense; economies of scale are a thing for a reason!
WednesdayAddams20221 on
You pay with convenience. Either with money or your privacy. Can’t believe this is a surprise to anyone 😳
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I thought everyone knew this. Same with motorway service stations
Amazing investigative journalism from the Guardian.
I’m awaiting their revelations about the dryness of water and the colour of the sky.
I understand why this happens and yet I find it painful as there are no large supermarkets near where I live. I don’t have a car to be able to reach one. It makes the cost of living that extra bit more expensive.
In a shocking development a business model with higher costs charges more.
Convenience stores are more expensive to run. That’s why.
No shit. I used to live a cross the street from a Sainsbury’s Local and within walking distance of a full sized Waitrose. The Waitrose was SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper.
There’s a Co-Op and it’s smaller version half a mile apart on the same road near me. You’d think they were hauling the stock to the top of Everest rather than over a t-junction based on the difference in price.
I appreciate there’s extra logistics, etc, etc, but sometimes it does look like they’re just taking the piss.
If the Guardian is handing out salaries to write obvious statements that everyone has known for years, where do I sign up?
They can regulate how much energy companies can rip us off by, while food prices run rampant.
What’s often missed here is that they can’t charge more for a specific item in a convenience store over a superstore, so a pint of milk will cost the same in a Tesco express vs a Tesco Extra. Instead they have a smaller range and will only stock brand name etc.
Convenience is part of the service that you’re purchasing. If you don’t want to pay for convenience, you can inconvenience yourself by going to a larger, less convenient shop usually a bit further away or slightly inconveniently planning ahead to receive a delivery (at a convenient time).
Serves them right for shopping at a convenience store.
Get a car, get a 9-5 job, and go shopping at a mega-store on Saturday morning like any normal person.
Dealing with major names on the high street is one way that Labour could improve the cost of living situation, especially at the poorer-end of society.
About 21% seems right when I compare my local Tesco Express to our big Tesco. Makes sense; economies of scale are a thing for a reason!
You pay with convenience. Either with money or your privacy. Can’t believe this is a surprise to anyone 😳