Advice from Alberta, found nestled in the
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One trick that the marketing departments have utilized in the West is the use of the word "light". BEWARE! "Light" can refer to anything, including weight, calories, fat content, or even the colour of the product!
Also, Superstore tends to display it's current coupons at the entrance, so you can save time.
One thing we do look for when we try a new grocery store is the "return-factor". Simply, if an item is not up to the quality you desired, (usually fruit, meat or dairy), you don't want to waste time convincing the staff that you are unhappy. Look for a store with staff who will quickly replace the unwanted item with a satisfactory one, and also apologize. This will save you time, money and energy in the long run.
Well, so long. I have to return some bad peaches I just bought at Extra Foods in Camrose.
Kirt
Kevin pitches in: thanks, Kirt, but "return policy" cannot be translated into Russian (see also, "customer service"). Russian shoppers expect the following when shopping:
- Long lines
- Surly cashiers
- You're-stuck-with-what-you-buy
Thanks to your mention about coupons it suddenly dawned on me that
there are no food coupons in Russia!!! I had forgotten all about "coupon clipping"! A new experience awaits Lena!