short of infinity
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I recently found out that we may be getting a WinCo here.
Any reviews would be helpful. Thanks.
Any reviews would be helpful. Thanks.
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Anyone here shop WinCo?
- Thread starter short of infinity
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On Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:33:50 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
wrote:
I shop Costco and Winco exclusively. Winco has good prices, is clean
and is employee owned. Our first Winco opened in 1991. Everyone I
know prefers to shop Winco. We now have 5 of them plus a warehouse
here. They have an in-store bakery (the real thing), a good-sized
bulk foods area (everything from pet food to candy, to pasta and
everything in between) When I've seen them filling the bulk foods,
I've noticed that they use good name brands. For instance, I've seen
Bob's Red Mill flour and Ghiardelli chocolate. Their produce is
always pretty, clean, solid and looks worth the price. They always
have the best prices on name-brand soda pop. They have a decent beer
and wine selection. Their deli section is not enormous, but
everything there always looks fresh and supplies the basic cuts. Their
fresh fish is labeled to country of origin and is very fresh looking
and tasting. In the stores in my area at the beginning of the week,
they yellow tag a bunch of stuff the the meat area that didn't sell
over the weekend. Very good value and nothing ever looks tacky or
icky. Their meat always looks good and is decent value. I imagine
because they keep the meat moving by selling off what is aging. They
shop local for whatever produce they can. Most of the stores produce a
take and bake pizza that is huge and a very good value. They seem to
keep their stores remodeled and up to date.
Did I miss anything? If so, ask.
Janet US
wrote:
I shop Costco and Winco exclusively. Winco has good prices, is clean
and is employee owned. Our first Winco opened in 1991. Everyone I
know prefers to shop Winco. We now have 5 of them plus a warehouse
here. They have an in-store bakery (the real thing), a good-sized
bulk foods area (everything from pet food to candy, to pasta and
everything in between) When I've seen them filling the bulk foods,
I've noticed that they use good name brands. For instance, I've seen
Bob's Red Mill flour and Ghiardelli chocolate. Their produce is
always pretty, clean, solid and looks worth the price. They always
have the best prices on name-brand soda pop. They have a decent beer
and wine selection. Their deli section is not enormous, but
everything there always looks fresh and supplies the basic cuts. Their
fresh fish is labeled to country of origin and is very fresh looking
and tasting. In the stores in my area at the beginning of the week,
they yellow tag a bunch of stuff the the meat area that didn't sell
over the weekend. Very good value and nothing ever looks tacky or
icky. Their meat always looks good and is decent value. I imagine
because they keep the meat moving by selling off what is aging. They
shop local for whatever produce they can. Most of the stores produce a
take and bake pizza that is huge and a very good value. They seem to
keep their stores remodeled and up to date.
Did I miss anything? If so, ask.
Janet US
shopahoicxo78
New member
On Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:15:14 -0600, Janet Bostwick wrote:
Well, heck. You sold me! Can I have one?
Are they related to CostCo? I only did a cursory search, but there
does seem to come sort of correlation. And they're expanding from
Washington just like CostCo did.
-sw
Well, heck. You sold me! Can I have one?
Are they related to CostCo? I only did a cursory search, but there
does seem to come sort of correlation. And they're expanding from
Washington just like CostCo did.
-sw
deangelashante
New member
On Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:21:52 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
wrote:
snip
Yes, they originated here. I only mentioned Costco because both
stores represent what I like to find where I shop.
Janet US
wrote:
snip
Yes, they originated here. I only mentioned Costco because both
stores represent what I like to find where I shop.
Janet US
On Apr 23, 4:16?pm, Janet Bostwick wrote:
I believe they are a division of Krogerl which also owns Food4Less and
Ralph's here in so California. When I was performing mystery shops I
went on a road trip to the central coast of California and shopped a
Winco in Lompoc, CA.
Harriet & critters in azusa
I believe they are a division of Krogerl which also owns Food4Less and
Ralph's here in so California. When I was performing mystery shops I
went on a road trip to the central coast of California and shopped a
Winco in Lompoc, CA.
Harriet & critters in azusa
wavesmachine
New member
On Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:18:08 -0700 (PDT), critters & me in azusa, ca
wrote:
Looks like they are a completely independent company (Kroger wouldn't
have any part of an employee owned company - they are total corporate
a-holes). Winco used to have a handful of Cub Foods stores, but sold
Cub Foods to Kroger. Looks like they probably own one other store -
"Warewmart" in Oregon.
-sw
-sw
wrote:
Looks like they are a completely independent company (Kroger wouldn't
have any part of an employee owned company - they are total corporate
a-holes). Winco used to have a handful of Cub Foods stores, but sold
Cub Foods to Kroger. Looks like they probably own one other store -
"Warewmart" in Oregon.
-sw
-sw
Duckman and Weasel
New member
On 4/23/2011 8:47 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
It depends on how the marketing dept wants to play it. If say each
employee owns 1 share they can certainly claim that the the business is
"employee owned" but unless the employees hold a majority of stock they
are simply along for the ride.
It depends on how the marketing dept wants to play it. If say each
employee owns 1 share they can certainly claim that the the business is
"employee owned" but unless the employees hold a majority of stock they
are simply along for the ride.
gaming master 36
New member
"ImStillMags" wrote in message
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No but I will and will let you know. Perhaps I will go there on Tues! I
have located the one here and it is not nearly as far away as I thought it
was. They are supposed to have really good prices. Just not sure about the
brands they carry.
news:637d806e-14a0-4446-8837-93aea581445c@w14g2000prc.googlegroups.com...
No but I will and will let you know. Perhaps I will go there on Tues! I
have located the one here and it is not nearly as far away as I thought it
was. They are supposed to have really good prices. Just not sure about the
brands they carry.
Annonemus.
New member
Chemo the Clown wrote:
Perhaps the "co"?
Perhaps the "co"?
Janet Bostwick wrote:
I hate it when stores shrink wrap their produce! Most of the little stores
on Staten Island did that and so does Trader Joes with a lot of things. The
problem is that the wrap is so tight that it can make the produce within
feel firm even when it is rotten. This can be a really big problem with
bell peppers. Also the shrink wrap in and of itself I should think would
partially cook the produce. I have used a shrink wrapping machine. The
wire that cuts the wrap is blazingly hot as is the "hair dryer" type device
that makes the plastic shrink tightly to the product.
I hate it when stores shrink wrap their produce! Most of the little stores
on Staten Island did that and so does Trader Joes with a lot of things. The
problem is that the wrap is so tight that it can make the produce within
feel firm even when it is rotten. This can be a really big problem with
bell peppers. Also the shrink wrap in and of itself I should think would
partially cook the produce. I have used a shrink wrapping machine. The
wire that cuts the wrap is blazingly hot as is the "hair dryer" type device
that makes the plastic shrink tightly to the product.
benbastian46
New member
On Apr 23, 12:33?pm, ImStillMags wrote:
For quick errands, Safeway's my choice but for major grocery runs
Winco gets the lion's share of our grocery & pet supplies dollar. TJ's
and Costco I'll hit for certain products, but Winco's hands down the
best value around here.
Their produce, bakery and meat are good, but not great and I don't
love bagging my own stuff, but it's worth it for Winco's everyday
savings on things that can really add up like cleaning products & pet
supplies, juices, nuts, and canned goods - always the best prices
around. On a typical shopping run, we'll easily save $10-25 without
the fuss of club cards, bulk buying, searching out sales or clipping
coupons. I do try to plan my trips for their "off hours" when the
parking lot and aisles are less crowded (otherwise it's madness...like
COSTCO at Christmas).
NT
For quick errands, Safeway's my choice but for major grocery runs
Winco gets the lion's share of our grocery & pet supplies dollar. TJ's
and Costco I'll hit for certain products, but Winco's hands down the
best value around here.
Their produce, bakery and meat are good, but not great and I don't
love bagging my own stuff, but it's worth it for Winco's everyday
savings on things that can really add up like cleaning products & pet
supplies, juices, nuts, and canned goods - always the best prices
around. On a typical shopping run, we'll easily save $10-25 without
the fuss of club cards, bulk buying, searching out sales or clipping
coupons. I do try to plan my trips for their "off hours" when the
parking lot and aisles are less crowded (otherwise it's madness...like
COSTCO at Christmas).
NT