Grocery Stores in Purley, Greater London

“Staff are a little thin on the ground nowadays at Tesco Extra Purley and there are one or two who have been working there for years and very loyal to the company. They deserve recognition for their longevity and knowledge. I have, at times, been asked about where items are in store being mistaken for an employee by a desperate fellow customer as I wear a blue jacket. Fortunately, I know where most items are stocked and can normally help as I have been a regular customer there for over 25 years and I try to help if I can. Likewise, if I see an item fallen on the floor I shall pick it up and return it to its rightful place. Very good selection of groceries by the way. They are also good for 'end of day' reductions however, nowhere near as good a bargain as they one were (80-90% off sometimes - now you're lucky to get 50% off). My only gripe is visiting customer services a couple of days ago to ask if a particular item was in stock only to be told to go down the isles and look myself (which I, of course, had already done!). The chap there didn't seem too interested in helping me an there were no other customers waiting!”

“Place is open 24hrs which is always good in my book. They have a variety of items from groceries to alcohol to toys. The ATM outside never worked while I was there though. And coins wouldn't always work for the carts. Again though open 24hrs is number 1 for me. Bring your own bags too.”