shopping options Flashcards
Being an effective consumer when shopping for food
6 types of shoping options
independent grocery stores
super markets
markets
farm shops
online shopping
shopping apps
adv of Independent grocery shops
Examples: Local corner shop, Mace, Spar
Advantages
range of local food products
close to home and usually in residential areas
often sell products in small quantities, which ultimately reduces waste
Disadvantages
often more expensive
stock/choice of products may be limited and may not be rotated regularly
range of products on sale may be limited
parking may be limited
Shopping option: Supermarkets
Examples: Asda, Sainsbury, Tesco
Advantages
range of local food products
close to home and usually in residential areas
Disadvantages
often more expensive
stock/choice of products may be limited and may not be rotated regularly
Shopping option: Supermarkets
Examples: Asda, Sainsbury, Tesco
Advantages
wide range of products and brands available, including own brand
special offers and promotions that may save consumers money
Disadvantages
impersonal service - staff may not know customers by name
customers may overspend and make impulse purchases because of the special offers available
Shopping option: Markets
Examples: St George’s Market in Belfast, Mourne Market in Newcastle
advantages
expert advice available
may be cheaper than shops
Disadvantages
may only be available on certain days and possibly weather dependent
may not have the range of products available from other shopping options
Shopping option: Farm shops
Advantages
support local community
local produce, less air miles therefore better for the environment
Disadvantages
generally more expensive than supermarkets
often situated in rural locations
Shopping option: Online shopping
Examples: Asda, Sainsbury, Tesco
Advantages
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
wide range of products available
Disadvantages
payment security issues (internet or payment card fraud)
don’t get to handle the product before purchasing it
Shopping option: Shopping apps
Advantages
create and manage shopping lists at home, on the go or in store
find products through search, filter and barcode scanner
Disadvantages
don’t get to assess the aesthetical quality of the food, for example texture and smell
difficult to know/check date of food items
Northern Ireland Trading Standards Service
The Northern Ireland Trading Standards Service exists to promote and maintain fair trading, protect consumers and help reputable businesses to thrive.
The three main areas related to food and consumers
weight and measurments
pricing
false or misleading descriptions
