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alphabassettgrrl · 02-27-2010, 08:04 PM

Please don't tell me Fresh N Easy is the equivalent of WalMart. I'd like to try F&E but not if it's like WalMart...

Kevy Baby · 02-27-2010, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by alphabassettgrrl

Please don't tell me Fresh N Easy is the equivalent of WalMart. I'd like to try F&E but not if it's like WalMart...

F&E is more like Trader Joe's, except without personality

Ghoulish Delight · 02-27-2010, 08:22 PM

It's hard to define exactly where F'nEasy fits. It doesn't really have the quality and premium products that makes Trader Joe's stand out. Honestly the type and quality of products they have is pretty much on par with any of the big supermarket chains, imo, but with far less selection and variety. It's like an overgrown convenience store in many ways, but with supermarket quality. The one distinguishing thing is their fairly good selection of ready-to-go meals (mostly some variation of pasta and cheese or meat and rice, or sandwich).

The company that owns them, Tesco, is in many ways the Wal*Mart of Europe. Not all of their stores are exactly like Wal*Mart since they operate a range of store types from convenience stores, to supermarkets, to Wal*Mart style megastores. But as I understand it, it's seen in many ways in the same "monolith of consumerism" light that Wal*Mart is.

alphabassettgrrl · 02-27-2010, 08:33 PM

Bummer. Ok. The megalithic aspect is one thing I dislike about Wallyworld. Thanks.

MouseWife · 02-27-2010, 10:42 PM

Oh so happy not to be on there anywhere.....

I think the worse one was the fanny flash.

SzczerbiakManiac · 02-28-2010, 03:46 PM

I'm almost afraid to go to the Park now....

Disneyphile · 03-01-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by alphabassettgrrl

Bummer. Ok. The megalithic aspect is one thing I dislike about Wallyworld. Thanks.

They're totally not treated the same way at F&E like they are at Wal-Mart though. And, their products are WAY better quality. I actually place them between standard markets and TJ's.

Ken and I actually buy most of our groceries at F&E, especially produce and meats. We also like TJ's, but there isn't one close by to justify the extra mileage.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-01-2010, 04:19 PM

It should also be noted that F'nEasy is non-union. That doesn't matter to me either way, but to some it does.

alphabassettgrrl · 03-01-2010, 04:22 PM

I'll probably give 'em a shot. Thanks.

JWBear · 03-01-2010, 04:41 PM

Bill loves F&E. I still think it sounds like a feminine hygene product.

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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Please don't tell me Fresh N Easy is the equivalent of WalMart. I'd like to try F&E but not if it's like WalMart... __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	It's hard to define exactly where F'nEasy fits. It doesn't really have the quality and premium products that makes Trader Joe's stand out. Honestly the type and quality of products they have is pretty much on par with any of the big supermarket chains, imo, but with far less selection and variety. It's like an overgrown convenience store in many ways, but with supermarket quality. The one distinguishing thing is their fairly good selection of ready-to-go meals (mostly some variation of pasta and cheese or meat and rice, or sandwich). The company that owns them, Tesco, is in many ways the WalMart of Europe. Not all of their stores are exactly like WalMart since they operate a range of store types from convenience stores, to supermarkets, to WalMart style megastores. But as I understand it, it's seen in many ways in the same "monolith of consumerism" light that WalMart is. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Bummer. Ok. The megalithic aspect is one thing I dislike about Wallyworld. Thanks. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	It should also be noted that F'nEasy is non-union. That doesn't matter to me either way, but to some it does. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Bill loves F&E. I still think it sounds like a feminine hygene product. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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