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holly76   
18 Feb 2009
UK, Ireland / Supermarkets in Poland: differences and similarities to the UK. [62]

Hi there,

I am currently a student at Royal Holloway, University of London, undertaking research for my dissertation - on supermarkets (Tesco and Carrefour) in Poland.

I would really appreciate your feedback on how the supermarkets in Poland are tailored to local tastes with examples and how the store layout/format is similar or different to the supermarkets in the UK!

Also, whether you have seen an impact on the local surroundings since the 'big' supermarkets have arrived in Poland!

I also wonder whether anyone on this forum has worked in Tesco/Carrefour in Poland or the UK? If so, it would be great if you could get in touch to let me know your experiences i. what you liked, disliked etc!

Really appreciate your help fellow forumers!

Many thanks,

Holly
holly76   
20 Feb 2009
UK, Ireland / Supermarkets in Poland: differences and similarities to the UK. [62]

Hi,

Thank you all so much for your really interesting insights!

Its great to get info on the Polish supermarkets and comparison with the UK and also the impact on Poland...

Overall, I wonder, do you prefer the Tesco/Carrefour in Poland or in UK and why would you say?

Also, how do you rate the service you recieve in the UK and Poland? Are staff atttitudes the same, are you served the same way etc?

Also, are there competitors in Poland who are better at serving local tastes and why would you say?

Thank you so much for your time! Will be writing up my dissertation with the help of your feedback!

Holly
holly76   
21 Feb 2009
UK, Ireland / Supermarkets in Poland: differences and similarities to the UK. [62]

Thanks everyone!

Ogorki, there seems to alot of convergence in supermarkets and the way they do things so hence the reason why and yes I agree, things are done similarly!

However, there are alot of differences that stand out, such as product selection, store format etc which everyone has been kind at describing.

In a world where Tesco seems to dominate its interesting to see how much effort they really make to localise in a new country, aside from what they say in the 'Annual Reports'!

...Misty I watched a documentry on that a while back, its scary how they can control our minds! I always end up buying more than I think I need beacuse of 'bargains' that are displayed in just the right place!
holly76   
21 Feb 2009
UK, Ireland / Supermarkets in Poland: differences and similarities to the UK. [62]

thanks frd.

I wonder, have people's buying habits changed since Tesco and Carrefour have arrived - do people by more in bulk perhaps or get more fresh stuff from supermarkets rather than small, traditional stores?
holly76   
24 Feb 2009
UK, Ireland / Supermarkets in Poland: differences and similarities to the UK. [62]

Hi Daren,

I've sent you an email explaining what the questions are about, many thanks!

Please don't feel like you have to answer all the questions!

...its been great reading all the feedback, thanks v.much to everyone!

Best wishes,

Holly