Tesco Share Discussion Threads

[yf23_1] 17/3/2020 18:18

Annoying today, lots of stuff just dumped on the shelves in the wrong place after being chosen.
Some woman wanted to know what the difference was between some rubber gloves (after asking if we had any without even bothering to look).
How the hell should I know ? Why doesn't she read the bloody box ?
Do I look like I'm an expert in protective appareil ?

And at the tills, don't hand me your clubcard, I don't want to touch it - its self-scan or hold it while I scan it.

[nathdani] 17/3/2020 18:05

Our 24 hour store is closing tonight 10 till 0600 to have a chance to refill its worse than xmas or better if u see it that way.

[hazl] 17/3/2020 17:55

Well done Tesco.

[yf23_1] 17/3/2020 17:39

Very busy today, we must be making some nice profit as less staff will be adding to margins.
Customers queueing and not moaning !
Boots on the other foot now, RED TEAM - er, no thanks I've got some shelves to fill.

[vaneric1] 17/3/2020 16:23

There was a news piece about toilet rolls on tv last night where they visited corner shops then the wholesaler then the manufacturer, all said there's no shortage the factories are able to produce all that's needed and the wholesale warehouse was stuffed to the gills.

The only problem is idiots taking more than they need and causing localised shortages while stocks are in transit.

[tim 3] 17/3/2020 14:08

Am amazed at people posting full shelves round here its deteriated rapidly in the last 24 hours even things like baked beans other tinned veg and nearly all bread has gone.Toilet rolls no chance!

[ladeside] 17/3/2020 13:50

It's rather Ironic that it's the lowest paid who are expected to keep the country running and also to take the most risks.

Having said that, I suppose that's just been the way since time immemorial......

[vaneric1] 17/3/2020 08:54

I did my fortnightly shop together with my elderly friend in my local Tesco yesterday, we got everything we went for including toilet rolls.(shelf had a label saying "only two packs per customer.")

Although there were some depleted shelves they all had 'some' stock, the only empty shelves were the eggs which we were told would be in later and likewise the paracetamol, neither of which we needed.

[paleje] 17/3/2020 08:02

My son works for one of the majors they know where they've screwed up and are taking measures to improve. It has all happened very fast with poor advice but they are getting their act together even diverting head office staff to work in stores stacking shelves prioritising what resources they have, same with suppliers. Things should get better, from their own efforts and of course when the manic siege mentality buying eases.

[games] 16/3/2020 23:57

Supermarkets are going to end up with no staff.

Staff are getting fearful, staff sickness will rise just to get out of what they rightly perceive as a danger zone. The supermarkets have handled it badly, though not helped by the government and media. it is their own fault.

[alphapig] 16/3/2020 22:26

Aldi and lidl, can you buy shares in them apples!

[paleje] 16/3/2020 22:13

Boris has just given supermarkets a boost, pubs restaurants and clubs virtually closed down, peeps will still have to eat and drink, it will be at home they've got no choice.

[badtime] 16/3/2020 14:00

You guess....but even if that happens they will still be open and doing a good trade ..probably gave to beef up security

[ladeside] 16/3/2020 13:44

On topic, Tesco doing great again today in the face of complete and utter carnage.

Without doubt we're in one of the safest havens out there at the moment....

[ladeside] 16/3/2020 13:42

Ironically it would be far better and far easier to drop into Holland and Barrett for some Cod Liver Oil, multivitamins or B12 supplements.

Of course the majority carrying out the "panic buying" are complete and utter morons so that will all be totally lost on them......

[loganair] 16/3/2020 13:35

People have gone completely insane.

I popped into Tesco to do my normal shop, Monday mornings as always the least busy time of the week.

I have never seen it so full.

The weekly supply of UHT milk came out and was left on its wooden pallet, with in 5 minutes 90% of it was gone.

When the pasta ran out, people looked behind them what they could buy, with in 1 minute all the jelly had gone. Sweets and chocolates were also going fast.

Oranges are also selling quickly when lemons are better as lemon oil boosts the immune system why there is 'lemsip, etc. Lemon, green tea which also boosts the immune system and a multi vitamin tablet for the Vit 'C'.

People are acting like its the BBC Survivors series of the 1970's when 99% of the population died of the virus.

[volsung] 16/3/2020 11:50

Supermarkets will have rationing and limited access

[vaneric1] 16/3/2020 11:49

What's a corner shop dad? :-)

[nathdani] 16/3/2020 10:54

Shut the large supermarkets down and famine would be rife ,could u imagine corner shops feeding us all .

[andyview] 16/3/2020 10:17

I've added to my Tesco position on will continue to do so..

gla

[ladeside] 16/3/2020 10:14

Of course TESCO (or any other supermarket for that matter) won't be "closed down".

Honestly, are you stupid ??

The reality is that the Supermarkets are best placed to deal with this crisis as opposed to any of the other sectors.......

[roddiemac2] 16/3/2020 10:11

D Taliadoros,

"Don't know how you all feel about it, but I find the selfish nature of people that have gone out hoarding rather depressing."----Quite so . It is tantamount to stealing from others and ,ultimately, a waste of time.

[volsung] 16/3/2020 08:58

Because they may shut the large supermarkets down on health and safety grounds. Rationing may be introduced to stop stockpiling

[nathdani] 16/3/2020 08:56

with the ftse down 7.8% all companies get caught up .