Real Canadian Superstore

Okay I’m basing this review only on there garden centre. I like the store it’s usually well stocked and is quite clean.
However, I bought flowers, trees and shrubs from the garden centre for three years in a row and they all died with in days of bringing them home. I always get suckered into buying them when passing by on the way into the store. They die in the pots I purchase them in and they die when I plant them in my garden. I’ve purchase flowers and trees from Walmart or Costco and they bloom and live for years. Disappointed in there garden centre especially since I do like buying my groceries there.

The superstore on 130^th has always been my «go to» store. Like a dutiful customer I am there every week to load up on hundreds of dollars worth of groceries. I absolutely loathe packing my own groceries, especially with my 2yo tagging along, but have overlooked the inconvenience because I know Safeway is way more expensive. The non-​english speaking cashiers eff up half the time and I am forced to wait in the customer service line in hopes of a remedy. I still grin and bare it. Plus, it never fails, that they don’t have what I’m looking for. Common items that they don’t carry or don’t restock. Grrrrrr.
All of this nonsense came to a screeching hault when they refused to exchange two shirts that I purchased 3 days ago. It is my fault that I didn’t notice the holes in both shirts prior to cutting the itchy tags off. I spoke to the little man of a manager who only said, «Sorry» and walked off. Apparently the tags cannot be removed which I had NO idea about! They really need to inform the customers of their policies. No tags=no exchange or refund! (I have exchanged plenty of clothing with the tags removed from this location.) So now I’m out 2 shirts and $ 35 bucks.
I suppose this is what I get for buying clothing from a grocery store. Lame. Adiós, «not-​so-​superstore!»
Safeway…here I come!

Oh god you need to avoid this place on the weekends. It is the devil of grocery stores. I don’t know why its so crazy at this store. Its like everyone turns off their brains before entering the store and then walks around like zombies smashing their carts into each other while throwing produce on the ground.
I would rather pay more to shop at Safeway or Sobeys just to avoid the terrible shopping habits of people who blow through this store.

Just go back from Stupidstore after stocking up on Easter dinner fixins. The store was just renovated and is now even bigger than before (meaning it will now take TWO hours to go through even if you are getting 1 item). It really does feel like a black hole sucking all the time away, doesn’t it? If you forget an item and you are on the other side of the store you might want to call a cab. Overall I was quite happy though, the produce section is now right inside the front doors and it was very well stocked with items that weren’t completely picked over (which can happen near the end of he day). The prices are ridiculously cheap too. They pretty much have everything you could ever ask for however finding it can prove difficult at times. There were lots of people around to ask although usually this isn’t the case. Overall I usually only go here when I need a ton of items or m making a big dinner as I seem to save quite lot vs other grocery stores.
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Superstore is a screaming child infested, giant cart hazard, mess of a produce dept grocery store. If it wasn’t for the awesome Joe clothes and cheap condiments, I would avoid this place like it was my landlord and the rent was due.
I’m not even sure if anyone works in grocery because I can never find anyone when I’m having trouble finding something. The pharmacist is grumpy, the ladies in clothing section are dece, the cashiers are pretty nice, and the hair place has cheap products including O-​P-​I nail polish.
PC products are wicked, the prices here are unreal, and I love the entrance covered in seasonal chocolates and decorations. I just wish it came with a map to where the friggin molasses is located.
MOLASSES GPS! *calls Dragon’s Den*
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As far as Grocery stores are concerned, I’m not loyal to one specific retailer. I don’t go to Co-​op for their pots & pans etc. when you collect stickers. I don’t go to Safeway’s for their Air miles Reward program. I don’t go to Sobey’s, my least favorite for their Aeroplan points. I shop for convenience. As for Superstore, I like this one because It’s the closest one to my house when I’m out doing other shopping (Walmart, London Drugs) etc. This one’s good because it’s not a «ZOO» inside it’s relatively dead as far as the amount of people goes. Well depending on what time of day and week you go. I have to say, in comparison to others it’s probrably the least busiest on the weekends I’ve been to.
When you get inside the store is laid out essentially the same as all the other Superstore’s you go to. Electronics to the right when you first go in. Pharmacy, and clothing to follow. Housewares, deli, dairy produce, bakery, checkouts all on the perimeter of the store. Counter-​clockwise from the right. Bulk foods, frozen foods, cereals, to laundry detergents l-​R.
I usually just get a few things here and use the self check-​out tills. I don’t really get these things. I mean every time you scan something you need a person that works there to use a code to reset or put something back in your bag that you never took out? Also I hate having to pay for bags. I guess that’s why your suppose to bring recyclable ones.

What is there to say that hasn’t already been said about a Superstore, well let’s not. Let me however talk about this mammoth location in the SE. There are complaints about how congested the other Superstores are; well you won’t have that problem at this location. I felt like I was driving to Banff it is that far outside of Calgary, but with that comes a huge store to yourself to shop.
Why not love the Superstore? It’s all Canadian and although some people have complained about it not being worth the wait for their small items, this place is a refuge for huge families who need to buy in bulk. Let those single folks complain they don’t have children who have to go to school, so therefore thank god for Superstore, perfect place for home decoration, children’s clothing and school items which as you know eventually add up.
The service at this location was great, there are people all over the store asking if you are doing okay, I even had a pleasant chat in my ethnic language with the woman who greets and says goodbye to you at the door.
It is definelty a one stop shopping animal.