Uni Posted December 30, 2013 Share just tongue in cheek. no malice.Promise I know I could be mistaken but I think the sales person was confused as I haven't seen such a provision in the CPA. I can't pretend to know the CPA - I'm just glad the one I wanted was cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezer Posted December 30, 2013 Share Last month I paid R80 for a mirror at pg glass. Today I had the same one made and it was R 135. Sales person had no explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icycling Posted December 30, 2013 Share But on the same shelf at the same time - with 100% increase - is this not just taking the piss? Looks like I a cycle wholesaler will need to double my Group set prices so I can just afford food (just kidding)! I always felt bad in price increase as the rand went south, now I ask myself why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone one Posted December 30, 2013 Share As much as all goods and services are affected by macro economic factors, Perishables realize these factors alot quicker into the market. So fluctuations in the rate of exchanges, supply and demand of farming pesticides, changes in seasonal climates which affect different factors of each items pipeline all play an immediate roll in the selling price.The fact some of these increased have been realized over the festive season is just unfortunately a timing issue, RSPs are handled via head office but the labour cost and disruption to reticket existing stocks in stores over a festive period is highly unlikely to happen - should new merchandise be delivered and a price increase is negotiated then the existing merchandise will be repriced, again some what unlikely over a festive season.Smaller non national retailers and small restaurants do def take a chance to capitalize on the holidays as it is easier for them to implement and control.Expect to see:Big increase in chicken prices -goverment is clamping down on imported chickensIncrease in maze prices (this has a wide affect on many things) - late rains across the region have delayed plantingImported merchandise - especially out of asia is going increase rapidly as of feb, fex covers were bought at premiums compared to summer inputs and a big shift in RMB currency to US has impacted negatively.Winter last year on this winter coming - expect nothing less than an average of 25-35% increase in selling priceThis current summer on this coming winter nothing less then 10-15% @bestThe affects of etolls haven't even started to be felt on retailers! I am not in anyway posting this on behalf WW or any other national retailer! (Just have a small understanding of the market) If anyone wants to buy bike goodies do it before mid jan/feb - prices ain't going to be going down - however keep your eyes open as i suspect there is going to be alot of promotion activities across the board Little Fish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryvdM Posted December 31, 2013 Share How much of these price increases are due to the reserve bank increasing the Rands in circulation, and stiffing their coffers in the process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trench Posted December 31, 2013 Share One always hears about Christmas-inflated pricing, but I've never seen it myself.The WW rotisserie chickens are already expensive, but R80?! Pull the other one WW.It would be OK if they were "chickens", but they are more like "pigeons". Where do they find such small "chickens" ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted December 31, 2013 Share It would be OK if they were "chickens", but they are more like "pigeons". Where do they find such small "chickens" ?? Obviously not brined enough. Cuppa Bru 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycool Posted December 31, 2013 Share Um, I think everyone is missing the point that the more expensive watermelon is the older stock. Tjokkits and RockCoach 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted December 31, 2013 Share Um, I think everyone is missing the point that the more expensive watermelon is the older stock. So, this thread is actually meant to be in praise of woolies for drastically slashing prices? Fantastic. Does this mean we can stop boycotting them for the Frankies and blacks only thing? (as an aside, the grocer I buy my fresh produce at is most apologetic for the lack of good veggies, and the higher prices. He says supply has been compromised due to the hailstorms in recent months. I feel for the guys from the farmers up in this case.) Edited December 31, 2013 by Cellar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycool Posted December 31, 2013 Share Looks that way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted December 31, 2013 Share suppose to be the other way around. Up till recently pick a pay had watermelons for around R80. Reason is it is not their season totally yet. Soon you will find them around R20 again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlight Posted December 31, 2013 Share Woolworths looks after their staff. I allows my wife to come home with a bonus fatter than most woman asses. And off we go on an aeroplane Holliday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted December 31, 2013 Share Woolworths looks after their staff. I allows my wife to come home with a bonus fatter than most woman asses. And off we go on an aeroplane HollidayI would prefer skinny ass bonuses and cheaper prices for the man on the street thanks very much Azi and Cuppa Bru 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuppa Bru Posted December 31, 2013 Share Obviously not brined enough. WW could source bigger chickens, but they aren't interested in value for money.Smaller chickens = lower cost and quicker roasting = bigger profits.And in true WW style they'd probably try to convince ppl that they're doing them a favour. LMAO Re: Redlight: I'm assuming your wife is in management. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuppa Bru Posted December 31, 2013 Share Woolworths looks after their staff. I allows my wife to come home with a bonus fatter than most woman asses. And off we go on an aeroplane Holliday Zuma looks after his family. And off I go to my holiday super resort in KZN homelands. Happy guilt-free holidays everyone Just pulling your leg. Obviously WW isn't as evil as JZ, but they both having an easy time fleecing an ignorant public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titusrider Posted December 31, 2013 Share Vote with youre wallet...Shoprite is cheaper urbanroyal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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