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by rdobbie
Wed 06 Apr, 2022 05.21
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Yet another Morrisons thread
Replies: 1179
Views: 526221

Re: Yet another Morrisons thread

A review of the new "Market Kitchen" concept in a Leeds branch of Morrisons - basically lots of funky street food hot takeaway counters. https://youtu.be/ze6tCcJP1Gk It certainly looks exciting, and the graphics on the signage are fantastic, but there's no way I can see anything like this ...
by rdobbie
Tue 01 Feb, 2022 05.50
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The Tesco & other non-Morrisons supermarket thread
Replies: 2008
Views: 905968

Re: The Tesco & other non-Morrisons supermarket thread

The demise of Jack's reminds me of the failure of the Bunnings stores under Homebase's previous ownership. In both cases, only a dozen or so stores were converted to the new brand name and format, and there was no nationwide ad campaign to promote the brand (because the small number of stores didn't...
by rdobbie
Tue 07 Dec, 2021 05.31
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The Very Official McDonalds (and other fast food outlets) Thread
Replies: 289
Views: 150307

Re: The Very Official McDonalds (and other fast food outlets) Thread

Has anyone tried the McPlant Burger, I've managed to try most of the vegan or vegetable options at the likes of Burger King and KFC but the McPlant has eluded me. No but I'm desperate to try it. I've watched loads of YouTube reviews of it, and they're overwhelmingly positive. I love how it's loaded...
by rdobbie
Wed 27 Oct, 2021 06.40
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The Unofficial Sainsbury's Thread
Replies: 817
Views: 395298

Re: The Unofficial Sainsbury's Thread

So just the 5 apps for me to keep swiping between to maximise my consumer discounts while wandering around Sainsbury's: Smart Shop, Nectar, Green Jinn, Shopmium and Checkout Smart. Oh, and Sainsbury's have recently announced they're scrapping the Nectar Double Up event which usually takes place in N...
by rdobbie
Mon 11 Oct, 2021 03.41
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The Barclays and other non-Lloyds/TSB Bank thread
Replies: 232
Views: 125291

Re: The Barclays and other non-Lloyds/TSB Bank thread

I just received my replacement Halifax debit card in the post and it's got the old branding (as below), 2.5 years after the new logo started appearing on TV ads. The card expires in Nov 2025, so a 6.5 year wait for the new logo to find its way onto my card! https://up.metropol247.co.uk/rdobbie/33024...
by rdobbie
Tue 28 Sep, 2021 03.25
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Fuel situation in your area
Replies: 50
Views: 14601

Re: Fuel situation in your area

Not since the early days of COVID have I seen so many emergency signs/notices created at individual store level on A4 paper in Calibri font (a terrible font for signs because it's too thin to be read from a distance). It wasn't great when these A4 notices were stuck to shop doors saying "use ha...
by rdobbie
Wed 25 Aug, 2021 04.34
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Yet another Morrisons thread
Replies: 1179
Views: 526221

Re: Yet another Morrisons thread

Morrisons receipts are still inexplicably featuring the More Card points balance which became null and void on 9 May 2021 when points ceased to be awarded.

It must be an irritating reminder to people who were just shy of hitting the 5k redemption threshold when the axe fell.
by rdobbie
Thu 19 Aug, 2021 04.59
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Another High Street Rebrand
Replies: 2524
Views: 1158018

Re: Another High Street Rebrand

This documentary by Iceland is an absolute belter for supermarket history enthusiasts.

Loads of high quality archive material, thanks to Iceland's in-house archive collection. Very impressive and fascinating.

by rdobbie
Sat 31 Jul, 2021 06.12
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Tommy Robinson + other big libel cases...
Replies: 11
Views: 4374

Re: Tommy Robinson + other big libel cases...

Going back to Lobster's original question, I think defamation lawyers do a fair amount of digging on the wealth of their target and then tailor their claim accordingly. About 18 years ago I was a "domain name consumer activist". I had a genuine grievance with a global oil company regarding...
by rdobbie
Tue 18 May, 2021 04.24
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Currys PC World Dixons Carphone Warehouse Team Knowhow to become "Currys"
Replies: 24
Views: 10175

Re: Currys PC World Dixons Carphone Warehouse Team Knowhow to become "Currys"

AlfieMulcahy wrote: Sun 16 May, 2021 13.17 To me, it feels like it needs an apostrophe. It looks wrong without one.
Sainsbury's / McDonald's
vs.
Morrisons / Waterstones / Boots

Choose a side.
by rdobbie
Mon 10 May, 2021 02.23
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Yet another Morrisons thread
Replies: 1179
Views: 526221

Re: Yet another Morrisons thread

So, as of today, Morrisons are no longer giving loyalty points, although the More card scheme will continue to exist in app form, providing "personalised offers". This also means that Morrisons joins ASDA as a major fuel retailer that doesn't give loyalty points. Their Morrisons Miles card...