I don’t like Barry’s tea, but I’m very upset that suppliers have no choice but give up their protest because Tesco is so powerful. This isn’t right, it’s called a lobby, and to my knowledge it is not permitted in this economy. There is also the fact that high prices are not always due to “overpaid” suppliers. Think of milk, for instance. Or lamb. Producers do not receive much for these, but we, customers, are overcharged by the supermarkets. And it’s not only Tesco. I remember an article on spring lamb sales at Easter: supermarkets were pocketing nearly 400% margins on the price of meat.
No, after my first and last foray in to this new Tesco in Douglas, I will not crossing their threshold again. I have even returned my loyalty card giving their UK bias as the reason. I highly recommend everyone take a trip to this store. The products on the shelves are completely alien to the Irish market; pease pudding anyone?
I’ve boycotted Tesco also, though for me it was on the cards for a while now: I can never find all I need in their shops and I think they’re expensive, but the reduced-stocking of Irish goods is the nail in the coffin for me.
I’ve been boycotting Tesco for over a year now. I simply hate them. I work for a big supplier and they completely screwed us over the past year. Hence, the boycott. Anyway, even before that I disliked Tesco, horrible lighting, no prices, out of stock…
Tuesday 26 May, 2009 at 11:09 am
I don’t like Barry’s tea, but I’m very upset that suppliers have no choice but give up their protest because Tesco is so powerful. This isn’t right, it’s called a lobby, and to my knowledge it is not permitted in this economy. There is also the fact that high prices are not always due to “overpaid” suppliers. Think of milk, for instance. Or lamb. Producers do not receive much for these, but we, customers, are overcharged by the supermarkets. And it’s not only Tesco. I remember an article on spring lamb sales at Easter: supermarkets were pocketing nearly 400% margins on the price of meat.
Tuesday 26 May, 2009 at 11:13 am
No, after my first and last foray in to this new Tesco in Douglas, I will not crossing their threshold again. I have even returned my loyalty card giving their UK bias as the reason. I highly recommend everyone take a trip to this store. The products on the shelves are completely alien to the Irish market; pease pudding anyone?
Tuesday 26 May, 2009 at 1:09 pm
I for one have reduced significantly – not boycotted totally – my shopping at Tesco as a result of their treatment of irish suppliers
Tuesday 26 May, 2009 at 3:46 pm
I’ve boycotted Tesco also, though for me it was on the cards for a while now: I can never find all I need in their shops and I think they’re expensive, but the reduced-stocking of Irish goods is the nail in the coffin for me.
Not that it’ll make a difference though 🙁
Tuesday 26 May, 2009 at 8:28 pm
I’m also boycotting Tesco – not sure how long I’ll keep up the complete boycott but I certainly intend to significantly reduce my shopping there.
My reason – a desire to support Irish suppliers and farmers.
From a discussion at a girlie dinner over the weekend, we all had our different reasons, but we’re all cutting back on Tesco.
Friday 29 May, 2009 at 9:59 am
I’ve been boycotting Tesco for over a year now. I simply hate them. I work for a big supplier and they completely screwed us over the past year. Hence, the boycott. Anyway, even before that I disliked Tesco, horrible lighting, no prices, out of stock…