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for Sainsburys (Shop)

Rating Summary based on 182 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		68
  • 4 Stars
    		80
  • 3 Stars
    		17
  • 2 Stars
    		12
  • 1 Star
    		5

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  • After-sales service
  • Availability
  • Freshness of goods
  • In store customer service
  • Layout & presentation
  		• 3.8
  		• 3.7
  		• 4.2
  		• 3.9
  		• 4.1

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  • 136 of 136 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 8 RICHADA

    Member since 20/06/2004

    Reviews written: 241

    4 Stars DOES GOOD FOOD REALLY COST LESS IN SAINSBURY'S? Review with images 14/04/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Good Quality Produce. Fewer Check Out Queues. Good Electrical Bargains. The Best Trolleys

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Limited Clothes Range. Some Items Still Expensive.

    WHO ARE THEY? Sainsbury's are the UK's third largest, following Tesco and ASDA, supermarket chain. They have a long and illustrious history in this market, starting much like their competitors from very humble beginnings. Sainsbury's was founded in 1869 by John James and Mary Ann Sainsbury, who opened a dairy shop at 173 Drury Lane in London. At that time it was one of the poorest areas of the capital which had a population, then, of around 3.5 million. The partnership was successful and their shop gained a reputation for selling top quality produce at good prices. By 1882 there were four ... more
  • 79 of 79 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 Floon

    Member since 16/01/2003

    Reviews written: 69

    5 Stars What Did I Come In For...? 20/03/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Pleasant staff, good quality products, lots of choice, nice ambience

    Disadvantages Disadvantages A bit pricey

    ***** The choice ***** I’ve just returned from a shopping trip to Sainsbury’s. I don’t have to shop there: Lincoln is well endowed with supermarkets. Within a maximum of fifteen minutes drive I also have access to Asda, Morrison’s, Safeway, two Tescos, two Lidls and two Kwik-Saves; not to mention several Co-op supermarkets, Spar shops and freezer centres. But still I return to Sainsbury’s. It’s not that I believe that they are more benign than all the others; corporate organisations exist for one purpose only and that is to separate me from my money as completely as possible (or am I being ... more
  • 81 of 81 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    getscenic

    4 Stars A deserved difference 10/01/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages trying harder to win custom

    Disadvantages Disadvantages older town centre sites not as good

    Over the Christmas period I have spent a fair amount of time in Supermarkets, not that I particularly wanted to, my philosophy on shopping is plan, execute, expedite in the shortest time possible, but spending Christmas in Manchester, New Year in Devon inevitably meant several re-stocks along the way, and I was introduced to a couple of new companies that vie for our hard earned cash. When you add it all up our supermarket spend is the highest monthly out going after the mortgage, so it is no wonder the big four ( ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrison's) are working hard to attract your cash ... more
  • 17 of 17 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    emu128

    5 Stars THE LARGEST STORE IN THE COUNTRY 01/04/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages It's 'making life taste better'!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages nothing!

    Did you all know that EVERY Sainsbury supermarket in the country is either getting refurbished, extended in size or havig to be closed down? Having a mum that works in Sainsburys is useful sometimes! It's the aim of Sainsburys for 2001, and of course their other aim of 'making life taste better!' I live in a town called Colchester in Essex, Heard of it, the oldest recorded town in history....? Well anyway we have two Sainsbury stores in colchester, a small one in the town centre which mostly older people use and people who don't have cars and a big one the other side of town, the more popular ... more
  • 101 of 101 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    MandyMinx

    4 Stars COUNTING THE PENNIES IN THE PURSE. 27/10/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Well laid out, variety, choice,

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Sometimes things are over priced

    When it comes to my weekly shop I am loyal to Morrison's. I save a fortune on their buy one get one free offers and anything that keeps the pennies in the purse, gets my vote. I have to admit though that sometimes I fancy a change. Sometimes I fancy something a bit special and different and when I do I usually end up at my local Sainsbury's store. The nearest Sainsbury's to where I live is in Arnold, Nottingham. It's ideally situated just off the main Mansfield to Nottingham Road and has a really nice big car park, with more disabled parking bays than I have seen in any other supermarket in ... more
  • 40 of 40 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 steerpyke

    Member since 13/02/2004

    Reviews written: 413

    4 Stars Making life easier. 23/06/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages /

    Disadvantages Disadvantages /

    This review is based mainly on experience of two stores in Swindon, one a smaller town centre supermarket, the other an edge of town larger facility. The smaller store is within easy walking distance of where I live and the larger one is a ten-minute drive. Obviously the geographical relationship to my house is applicable only to me, but it is a major factor in my continued use of Sainsbury`s, so I thought that I should mention it. Although ease of travel is a bonus, I wouldn't stay with them if the store at the end of that journey was not up to scratch, both are very useful and have their own ... more
  • 37 of 37 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    mi_ke

    5 Stars Making life taste better for less. 18/09/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages see op

    Disadvantages Disadvantages see op

    Sainsbury’s was the first huge out of town store to land in this city about 25 years ago. Since it opened its doors we have had a further 4 Sainsbury’s stores, 4 Tesco stores, 3 Asda stores and 2 Morrisons, not to mention numerous Somerfields, Co-ops, Kwik Saves and Iceland stores built. But 27 years on Sainsbury’s Knotty Ash is still going, and has recently been heavily expanded and converted to the Savacentre format. This is not my nearest supermarket, nor is it my nearest Sainsbury’s. But the Savacentre offers a much wider choice than other JS stores, and the other Morrisons and Tesco ... more
  • 24 of 24 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 aspebbles

    Member since 19/10/2004

    Reviews written: 125

    4 Stars Shop just a little less harder 08/08/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Reasonably priced foodstuffs

    Disadvantages Disadvantages food with air miles attached

    I have been going to my local Sainsbury's on a near weekly basis for years, although I also spread my shopping across a couple of other chains, if I happen to be nearer to them, and also like my market. It is a medium size, not a superstore, although there is also a Sainsbury's Local, whose prices tend to be higher, the selection more limited and the queues longer! The design is white flooring and shelving, with loads of chill cabinets, and distinctive orange signs and logos. ~~ What's their food like? What I appreciate most is the range of food. There is 'Taste the Difference', which is a ... more
  • 24 of 24 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 Emma1973

    Member since 16/09/2001

    Reviews written: 244

    3 Stars The Marie Celeste of Supermarkets 21/10/2003
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Give me a minute........oh yes the doughnuts!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not a lot of stock, prices more expensive than other stores

    Its not too often that I foray into Sainsbury's, its more a place I pop into on an evening or Sunday afternoon. And honestly its not just the reduced price doughnuts, although I have to say they are the best supermarket doughnuts! I think what put me off for a long time was their god-awful colour scheme, brown and orange? Who the hell thought that up? I am presuming its the same people who thought changing Asda spring green to eye-opening, teeth jarring bright lime green was a good idea! Well Sainsburys have kept the orange, made it brighter but added blue to mellow it out, works....ever so ... more
  • 36 of 36 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    fuzzibear

    4 Stars Nectar, petrol & fake chicken! 09/07/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Own brand goods

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Expensive, some limited ranges

    Sainsbury's are a relatively new chain to Northern Ireland, and have few supermarkets. There are only three I would tend to shop in, depending on were I am at the time. When I'm in Belfast, it's Forestside, & when in Coleraine, I shop there. Sainsbury's attracts my custom for 2 simple reasons, the nectar card, and also their own branded goods. Anything apart from that, I tend to find cheaper elsewhere. I like the addition of Nectar points, as they can be used on a wide range of items, although it does mean spending £500 to get £2.50 off your shopping. I tend to purchase my petrol from ... more
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