Aldi expansion

petra - I've got no idea, that's why I asked.
Maybe they think we'll all be so impoverished that we'll stop going to Waitrose, Sainsburys, even Tesco etc. And all flood into their stores. Which will compensate for the extra transport and customs costs.

on to something there petra ;)

you have to see the funny side, for sure.

... to be able to pick up the market without much effort- because we have voluntarily destroyed ours- win, win

Certainly nothing in the story to work up a head of steam about.
Now, how about Brexit and The Archers?

Went in yesterday to buy some golf competition prizes e.g. wine- Oh dear, chaotic, empty shelves and two middle aisles a jumble sale. That was my last visit.

... to be able to pick up the market without much effort- because we have voluntarily destroyed ours- win, win

So cynical.
Are you planning to move back then?

Can't help there, Maw- I never have listened to the Archers - could you enlighten us perhaps- although I am aware you don't like suggestions re contributions.

Something like got out of bed on the wrong side?

tell us about the Archers, Maw- please tell.

Something?!?

Oh no- certainly not now.

I thought you were an expert on all things British Jura no?

In this small town, we have Aldi and Waitrose less than half a mile apart, with a sizeable Morrisons just around the corner from Aldi. All three have their devotees - and good car parking. I use Aldi for basic necessities and Waitrose for more luxury things - like more specialist cheeses, though Aldi does a rather good Gorgonzola. I spotted a small section of gluten-free products recently, kitty. Last year, in France, we found our usual Aldi closed for refurbishment - much needed! - but, just across the road, a huge and very modern Lidl supermarket, doing a good trade. I haven't been back to Vaison la Romaine this year, but wonder how the competition is going.

Maw, no, not the Archers, sorry to disappoint ;)

So, Aldi and Liddle can see new opportunities opening up - at the same time as Brexit negotiations are going t*ts up - it is indeed debatable and up to interpretation as to what the reasoning is. Whether it is good for British competition, farmers and producers - will remain to be seen.

On the face of it - I'd say no, but we can agree to disagree.

I do use Liddle and Aldi from time to time, on both side of the border - very happily.

jura - do your daughters and grandchildren still live in the UK?

Is following The Archers the latest test of Britishness?

Maizie, lol. In the past, I have found Archers' fans so so rude- if you happen to visit when it is on - the welcome would be rather frosty!

Mind you, I do watch East Enders, and have been known to say -'call you back when EE is finished' ...

Fennel - yes, they do. Which is why I feel very strongly about Brexit and the future consequences for them- and of course, other family and friends.

Ours are lucky - they can access both Irish and Swiss passports - and have a way out if and when ...

OMG, jura, You're conjuring up a vision of escaping POWs.

Sounds like they'd better not leave it too late.

merlot

merlot

I am happy to say I do not know anybody who is so uncouth as to imply I had timed my visit or phone call badly because it coincided with The Archers or indeed any radio or TV programme.
The is such a thing as iPlayer and there are also of course repeats on subsequent days.
I suggest you recomsider who are your friends * Jura*

OMG, jura, You're conjuring up a vision of escaping POWs.
It's OK merlot, they don't have to start digging - there's an escape tunnel already!
Someone had some foresight

Neighbours and family Maw- I choose my friends very carefully ;)

no need to rush for them- as they have so many options - they speak many languages too, very helpful

they speak many languages too, very helpful

They won't get caught out speaking English at the railway station then.

Better not head for GabriellaG’s exclusive corner of the Home Counties as only English is ever heard there.

why not Merlot - with OH, we always speak English together- it's been our common language for 48 years - hard to change now. But his French is very good, so we switch when in company. Nought wrong with that- at the station or anywhere else.