I’m often heard muttering “Roll on the day ALDI opens in Urmston.” Why do I say this?
It’s simple really.
After what seemed like a lifetime, phase 1 of the redevelopment of the town centre opened. After a further lifetime phase 2 is now under way. In phase 1 there is only one supermarket and that is Sainsbury’s. It has been open a couple of years now and due to the lack of local competition they have the monopoly. I’m not sure this is a healthy position to be in for a thriving town centre of the likes of Urmston.
Price wise I’m seeing the effect of this. I’ll give you an example.
I was recently passing a Tesco outlet so popped in to pick up a few bits. While I was there I spotted Tesco own brand diced chicken. I thought the price was reasonable so I bought 2 packs.
Yesterday I was in our branch of Sainsbury’s here in Urmston and spotted the same product. This was also an own brand.
I will now compare them.
Tesco diced chicken 410 grams £2.18
Sainsbury’s diced chicken 400 gram £4.00
Bit of a difference isn’t there?
Like I’ve been saying. Roll on ALDI Urmston branch opening.
