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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCraziness at my local Aldi, this morning
I stopped at Kroger and it was just the usual activity. I needed a few things at Aldi and got there 5 minutes before their doors opened, only to find a LINE UP. They actually opened the doors 5 minutes early! They are limiting milk, bread, eggs and toilet paper to two, per shopper. And, unlike Kroger, they actually did have toilet paper. Admittedly, I got caught up in the excitement of actually seeing this display, and bought a 12 roll pack, despite being pretty well stocked up, at home.
And I also admit my only reason for stopping at Aldi was to stock up on potatoes and WINE. Much better price, per pound, on potatoes, than at Kroger and I really like Winking Owl Chardonnay. Especially at only $2.48 a bottle. Yes, there's a pandemic but I'm still looking for bargains.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)When they open. Im sure it is worse now, but we have one of the busiest in the metro area.
Siwsan
(26,291 posts)The only time I've ever seen an actual line up was for the grand re-opening, after they remodeled.
There are about 4 Aldi in Genesee County. My nice shops at a different one and she met the same situation, yesterday.
MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)have been out of TP for more than a week. Costco was out of box wine too. I am 55 years old and have never seen anything like this in my lifetime.
Siwsan
(26,291 posts)And, they were restocking totally empty wine shelves so I arrived, just in time.
One thing I notice about Aldi is, even in stressful times, like this, the regular customers all seem to have a real Zen mode, as they shop. It's very much like shopping at Trader Joe's. There just seems to be a familiar attitude shared by so many of the regular shoppers. That's been my experience, anyway, and I shop there 2 or 3 times a week.
Cirque du So-What
(25,984 posts)I woulda figured you were in solid Giant Eagle territory. Didn't realize Kroger had stores where you are.
Siwsan
(26,291 posts)Our local Target isn't a 'super' store, unfortunately.
There are a few really nice smaller, locally owned markets. I wish they were closer.
Cirque du So-What
(25,984 posts)who lives in NE Ohio, where I wouldn't expect to hear about a Kroger store.
Siwsan
(26,291 posts)safeinOhio
(32,722 posts)of TP and it last me for those two years. Still have a half case of about 40 rolls, so I'm good. Single ply Scotts.
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Siwsan
(26,291 posts)I've always been one of those people who keeps an extra package of TP in the hall closet, along side the extra boxes of tissue.
If I'm going to spend extra $$ stocking up any anything, it's going to be non-perishable/dry goods foods.
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Siwsan
(26,291 posts)No doubt it will start reappearing at a store, near you, soon!
Dem2
(8,168 posts)They have their ducks lined up cleanliness wise and generally less shoppers.
I'll cry about the extra $5 I spend later.
Siwsan
(26,291 posts)Fewer people, and hopefully better stocked shelves.
Dem2
(8,168 posts)Why not lower my stress levels!
So much anxiety lately.