I am confused about the Reasors Vs. Food Pyramid

[buzz words]

I am confused about the Reasors Vs. Food Pyramid and Target Vs Walmart.

It appears if Wal-mart or Target is mentioned the complaint is about security and employee treatment.

It appears if Reasors or Food Pyramid is mentioned the complaint is about high prices..

Can a company run on cheap prices like Wal-Mart and Offer Great Security Like Target and appreciate their employees like Quick Trip?

Maybe that's the company that should build a grocery store?

What's your opinion?

[RecycleMichael]

Thanks for asking my opinion...

It depends.

[YoungTulsan]

QT is great on employee treatment (codeword for pay & benefits) and pretty good on security (cameras, astute employees, police often on premesis), and high on prices.

Things do cost more at QuikTrip, people just don't usually complain about them.

The deal with QT is that people are glad to pay the high prices for the benefit of the quick transaction.  QT is truly a "convenience store".

In my opinion, I realize prices are higher, but I pay them gladly at QT, because they ensure good service.  Every time I go to Wal-mart, I have to wait a long time because they are grossly understaffed.  And for a place like Wal-mart, whom obviously possesses extensive research and data on consumer habits, should know good and well how much to staff for particular days and times.

[Kashmir]

I am finding myself buying more and more items @ Wild Oats, and I find if i wait in line, I really don't care, b/c the atmosphere is so friendly.  Food Pyramid, meh, Reasors I go in to buy 2 items...Hell on the Red salsa and Texas Toast.  The rest I buy @ Sams (meat, etc).  And I get really mad waiting in line @ Sams!

[sgrizzle]

I buy any bulk foods at Fadler's as well as occasionally participate in the cost-saving "angel food" program. I found I was breaking even at best with Sams due to the membership fee and the fact many of the large size items were available on normal store shelves now. Not to mention easy items like pop cost more at Sams. I buy from local farmer's markets when available and the rest from some mix of homeland/food pyramid/target.

[Gaspar]

We never have much of a wait at Sams.  If the line is long they usually come by and scan everything so we can just zip through.  

We usually go to Walmart neighborhood market for food and Sams for the big stuff and meat.

Family of 3 we spend about $45-$60 a week on groceries.  We only eat out once a week.  I must admit, my wife has gotten pretty good at living on a budget.

I do miss the days of caviar and truffles!  But it's worth having a full time parent for our little girl!

[cks511]

Warehouse Market - West 51st and Union-ish.  Big aisles, very clean, security on site, short lines, competitive prices and some lower, organic foods and sometimes some excellent looking fresh meat.  Otherwise, Petty's.

[Kashmir]

Hang in there Gaspar!  I started being a SAHM 4 years ago, and in that time my husbands salary had doubled and we have bought a larger home, and are actually now looking to move again and buy Mr. K his coveted Charger.  So it works out great.


I forgot about Fadlers!  We bought steaks there for Easter and they were AWESOME!  I buy a lot in bulk and use the trusty Food Sealer to zap it up.

[Ibanez]

We shop at Reasor's more than anywhere else mostly because of the convenience and the consistent quality. Their meat is always good and though some of their prices might be a little higher it all evens out when you consider what it would cost to drive somewhere else.

We also shop at Wild Oats when we can, but it is a bit too far out of the way for us most of the time. I really wish they would build one, or a Whole Foods, further South or Southeast.

I haven't been impressed with Food Pyramid at all. Wal-Mart? Forget it.... I may go in there for an item or two, but Wal-Mart is not what I think of when I think of a grocery store.

[inteller]

quote:Originally posted by cks511

... security on site...

this should not have to be a concern.  If so you live and shop in the wrong part of town.

[inteller]

quote:Originally posted by wavoka



I really wish they would build one, or a Whole Foods, further South or Southeast.

a little birdie told me one is coming to the south.

[Cirage]

We primarily shop at Reasors (15th & Lewis) since it's the closest grocery store near our part of town.  I have no complaints about price nor quality.  I've even found that their scripts tend to be cheaper than wal-mart (maybe I've just been lucky).
Some other Reasors farther east seem a little sketchy though.
For several years I lived in a Homeland only town so my expectations are admittedly a little low.

[citizen72]

quote:Originally posted by Kashmir

I am finding myself buying more and more items @ Wild Oats, and I find if i wait in line, I really don't care, b/c the atmosphere is so friendly.  Food Pyramid, meh, Reasors I go in to buy 2 items...Hell on the Red salsa and Texas Toast.  The rest I buy @ Sams (meat, etc).  And I get really mad waiting in line @ Sams!

My wife and I shopped at Wild Oats for the first time last weekend. We really enjoyed ourselves and was impressed with the quality of the fresh food and oh their cheeses, WOW! Super friendly helpful staff.

Bought some aged cheddar cheese imported from Ireland and it is delicious. Even found the beet juice we had been trying to find. We will go back again soon.

[cks511]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

quote:Originally posted by cks511

... security on site...

this should not have to be a concern.  If so you live and shop in the wrong part of town.

ahhhh inteller, I knew I could draw you out of your southern cavern....LOL

[custosnox]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

quote:Originally posted by cks511

... security on site...

this should not have to be a concern.  If so you live and shop in the wrong part of town.

No security at your grocery store?  Ohh goody, we can let the theives know where some easy marks are at.