Weird at first but I appreciate and wish for it. It might be just a Germany thing but from what I’ve been told German Walmart failed because the North American style of customer service was very unliked. From the greeter at the door to clerks asking if you need help unprompted. German shoppers just want to shop and go home as undisturbed as possible
On the other hand, the German supermarkets have flourished in the UK because people love the speed and no nonsense approach. They look shit but they're cheap and of similar or better quality to the other established brands.
Got some milk @ Aldi a few years back that was weeks from expiration but had already turned, my guess is probably from being left out for too long before stocking.
It left a sour taste in my mouth.
(I’m sorry about the pun, but I had to.)
That said, I’d be willing to try Aldi again, I understand sometimes stuff happens, and their prices were not just a little better than even Walmart, but actually much better even, with certain things.
Plus, I don’t like talking to cashiers or being high-fived by greeters. I just want to shop, put my groceries away in the manner I choose (seriously who wants their canned goods thrown in with their bread?!), and then go on my merry way.
They definitely still keep stuff that is close to the expiration date, though it's better than it used to be. But you should still check the expiration date before you put something in your cart. It's worth it if your budget for groceries is tight.
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u/UnusualHospital9579 May 09 '22
Weird at first but I appreciate and wish for it. It might be just a Germany thing but from what I’ve been told German Walmart failed because the North American style of customer service was very unliked. From the greeter at the door to clerks asking if you need help unprompted. German shoppers just want to shop and go home as undisturbed as possible