The supermarket giant is continuing their Metro expansion project across Sydney by transforming their existing Fountain Street store in Alexandria, and Darling Street shop in Balmain, into Metro stores too.

Metro stores specialise in grab-and-go snacks, ready-to-eat meals, and other goods tailored to the needs of the local community.

More Metro stores are opening up in Alexandria and Balmain. Image source: X/@LocationIQ.

‘Customers can expect to have a great range of products tailored to the needs of the local community,’ a spokesperson from Woolworths said.

‘This includes more food for tonight's dinner, tomorrow's breakfast, snacking and entertaining while continuing to deliver the freshest fruit and vegetables.’

‘We want to reassure customers that our new neighbourhood food store will still have everything they need for a full shop’

Woolworths expects that a change like this can be an adjustment for customers and said:

‘We understand…so we'll have our Alexandria store team on hand to help customers find their way around the changes, alongside updated signage.’

However, the conversion of traditional supermarkets to Metro stores has garnered mixed reactions in the community.

A customer who was interviewed by a radio show complained about the number of automated checkout systems compared to staff members at their local Avalon Metro store, stating that queues became longer and caused more elderly people to be overwhelmed.

However, a spokesperson from the union representing retail workers said that store conversions don't always result in job losses.

Woolworths also reportedly plans to hold several community consultation sessions in both Alexandria and Balmain to answer any questions or concerns customers may have.

‘Each community can speak with their local store team members for details,’ the spokesperson assured.

‘Some customers might be familiar with our smaller Metro stores that can be found nearby, but we want to reassure customers that our neighbourhood food stores will always have everything they need for a full shop.’

‘Both stores will continue to enjoy the same great Woolworths value found through specials and our Everyday Rewards, Low Price and Prices Dropped programs.

‘Customers also have the opportunity to request certain products to be ranged as part of our ongoing Metro offers–look out for our Picked By You QR codes located in-store.’

The Balmain store transformation to Metro may still be a bit far off, but Woolworths spokesperson assured that the company will keep the community updated as the project progresses.

You might be wondering how this change will impact grocery prices–especially at a time when the cost of living is continuously on the rise.

Metro stores, unlike Woolworths supermarkets, are designed to focus heavily on smaller everyday shop situations, with an emphasis on ready-to-eat meals and snacks that are easy to grab and go. Due to this shift in product focus, customers are likely to find some items marked slightly higher than in the traditional supermarket format.

However, Woolworths points out that these are due to the convenience element that Metro stores offer, in contrast to the often bulk-buy style of larger supermarkets.

The charm of Metro lies in its convenience and locality. And for those shopping for fresh produce, Woolworths has assured customers that despite the change, the availability of fresh fruit and vegetables will remain.

In essence, while the product range may differ slightly, and some prices may fluctuate higher, Woolworths' move to the Metro format aims to tailor the store shopping experience to the immediate needs of the local community while keeping an eye on affordability.

Key Takeaways

• Woolworths is continuing the expansion of its Metro stores by converting its Fountain Street store in Alexandria and its Darling Street shop in Balmain.
  
• The Metro stores focus on offering snacks, ready-made meals, and other goods, but Woolworths reassures that the converted stores will continue to carry a full range of items, including fresh produce.
  
• The change to Metro stores has had mixed reactions from the community, with some customers noting the increase in self-service checkouts over staff members, which has led to longer queues and uncertainty, overwhelming elderly customers.
  
• Woolworths plans to hold several community consultation sessions for both stores.
  

Have you tried shopping in a Metro store? What was the experience like? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[Pammyt]

The supermarket giant is continuing their Metro expansion project across Sydney by transforming their existing Fountain Street store in Alexandria, and Darling Street shop in Balmain, into Metro stores too.

Metro stores specialise in grab-and-go snacks, ready-to-eat meals, and other goods tailored to the needs of the local community.

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More Metro stores are opening up in Alexandria and Balmain. Image source: X/@LocationIQ.

‘Customers can expect to have a great range of products tailored to the needs of the local community,’ a spokesperson from Woolworths said.

‘This includes more food for tonight's dinner, tomorrow's breakfast, snacking and entertaining while continuing to deliver the freshest fruit and vegetables.’

‘We want to reassure customers that our new neighbourhood food store will still have everything they need for a full shop’

Woolworths expects that a change like this can be an adjustment for customers and said:

‘We understand…so we'll have our Alexandria store team on hand to help customers find their way around the changes, alongside updated signage.’

However, the conversion of traditional supermarkets to Metro stores has garnered mixed reactions in the community.

A customer who was interviewed by a radio show complained about the number of automated checkout systems compared to staff members at their local Avalon Metro store, stating that queues became longer and caused more elderly people to be overwhelmed.

However, a spokesperson from the union representing retail workers said that store conversions don't always result in job losses.

Woolworths also reportedly plans to hold several community consultation sessions in both Alexandria and Balmain to answer any questions or concerns customers may have.

‘Each community can speak with their local store team members for details,’ the spokesperson assured.

‘Some customers might be familiar with our smaller Metro stores that can be found nearby, but we want to reassure customers that our neighbourhood food stores will always have everything they need for a full shop.’

‘Both stores will continue to enjoy the same great Woolworths value found through specials and our Everyday Rewards, Low Price and Prices Dropped programs.

‘Customers also have the opportunity to request certain products to be ranged as part of our ongoing Metro offers–look out for our Picked By You QR codes located in-store.’

The Balmain store transformation to Metro may still be a bit far off, but Woolworths spokesperson assured that the company will keep the community updated as the project progresses.

You might be wondering how this change will impact grocery prices–especially at a time when the cost of living is continuously on the rise.

Metro stores, unlike Woolworths supermarkets, are designed to focus heavily on smaller everyday shop situations, with an emphasis on ready-to-eat meals and snacks that are easy to grab and go. Due to this shift in product focus, customers are likely to find some items marked slightly higher than in the traditional supermarket format.

However, Woolworths points out that these are due to the convenience element that Metro stores offer, in contrast to the often bulk-buy style of larger supermarkets.

The charm of Metro lies in its convenience and locality. And for those shopping for fresh produce, Woolworths has assured customers that despite the change, the availability of fresh fruit and vegetables will remain.

In essence, while the product range may differ slightly, and some prices may fluctuate higher, Woolworths' move to the Metro format aims to tailor the store shopping experience to the immediate needs of the local community while keeping an eye on affordability.

Key Takeaways

• Woolworths is continuing the expansion of its Metro stores by converting its Fountain Street store in Alexandria and its Darling Street shop in Balmain.
• The Metro stores focus on offering snacks, ready-made meals, and other goods, but Woolworths reassures that the converted stores will continue to carry a full range of items, including fresh produce.
• The change to Metro stores has had mixed reactions from the community, with some customers noting the increase in self-service checkouts over staff members, which has led to longer queues and uncertainty, overwhelming elderly customers.
• Woolworths plans to hold several community consultation sessions for both stores.

Have you tried shopping in a Metro store? What was the experience like? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[Pammyt]

I’ve used Metro stores when on holidays - Burleigh Heads and Canberra come to mind. They were convenient and nicely laid out. I hope they will just be in select locations - such as holiday spots, inner city areas etc as they don’t replace the larger stores where people want to access a wider range of products.

 

[GranniCaz]

The supermarket giant is continuing their Metro expansion project across Sydney by transforming their existing Fountain Street store in Alexandria, and Darling Street shop in Balmain, into Metro stores too.

Metro stores specialise in grab-and-go snacks, ready-to-eat meals, and other goods tailored to the needs of the local community.

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More Metro stores are opening up in Alexandria and Balmain. Image source: X/@LocationIQ.

‘Customers can expect to have a great range of products tailored to the needs of the local community,’ a spokesperson from Woolworths said.

‘This includes more food for tonight's dinner, tomorrow's breakfast, snacking and entertaining while continuing to deliver the freshest fruit and vegetables.’

‘We want to reassure customers that our new neighbourhood food store will still have everything they need for a full shop’

Woolworths expects that a change like this can be an adjustment for customers and said:

‘We understand…so we'll have our Alexandria store team on hand to help customers find their way around the changes, alongside updated signage.’

However, the conversion of traditional supermarkets to Metro stores has garnered mixed reactions in the community.

A customer who was interviewed by a radio show complained about the number of automated checkout systems compared to staff members at their local Avalon Metro store, stating that queues became longer and caused more elderly people to be overwhelmed.

However, a spokesperson from the union representing retail workers said that store conversions don't always result in job losses.

Woolworths also reportedly plans to hold several community consultation sessions in both Alexandria and Balmain to answer any questions or concerns customers may have.

‘Each community can speak with their local store team members for details,’ the spokesperson assured.

‘Some customers might be familiar with our smaller Metro stores that can be found nearby, but we want to reassure customers that our neighbourhood food stores will always have everything they need for a full shop.’

‘Both stores will continue to enjoy the same great Woolworths value found through specials and our Everyday Rewards, Low Price and Prices Dropped programs.

‘Customers also have the opportunity to request certain products to be ranged as part of our ongoing Metro offers–look out for our Picked By You QR codes located in-store.’

The Balmain store transformation to Metro may still be a bit far off, but Woolworths spokesperson assured that the company will keep the community updated as the project progresses.

You might be wondering how this change will impact grocery prices–especially at a time when the cost of living is continuously on the rise.

Metro stores, unlike Woolworths supermarkets, are designed to focus heavily on smaller everyday shop situations, with an emphasis on ready-to-eat meals and snacks that are easy to grab and go. Due to this shift in product focus, customers are likely to find some items marked slightly higher than in the traditional supermarket format.

However, Woolworths points out that these are due to the convenience element that Metro stores offer, in contrast to the often bulk-buy style of larger supermarkets.

The charm of Metro lies in its convenience and locality. And for those shopping for fresh produce, Woolworths has assured customers that despite the change, the availability of fresh fruit and vegetables will remain.

In essence, while the product range may differ slightly, and some prices may fluctuate higher, Woolworths' move to the Metro format aims to tailor the store shopping experience to the immediate needs of the local community while keeping an eye on affordability.

Key Takeaways

• Woolworths is continuing the expansion of its Metro stores by converting its Fountain Street store in Alexandria and its Darling Street shop in Balmain.
• The Metro stores focus on offering snacks, ready-made meals, and other goods, but Woolworths reassures that the converted stores will continue to carry a full range of items, including fresh produce.
• The change to Metro stores has had mixed reactions from the community, with some customers noting the increase in self-service checkouts over staff members, which has led to longer queues and uncertainty, overwhelming elderly customers.
• Woolworths plans to hold several community consultation sessions for both stores.

Have you tried shopping in a Metro store? What was the experience like? Let us know in the comments below!

Unsure about its store status, however Woolworths at Ulladulla on a busy Monday afternoon had just two checkouts open ( long lineup of large trolley loads !!) , a huge bank of self serves … and NO fast checkout at all .

 

[Veggiepatch]

If I want to go shopping, a supermarket it is. I suspect that Metro stores will charge more for certain items like supermarket aligned bottleshops such as BWS and Liquorland. Things like chips, soft drinks and cigarettes even though they are mere metres apart. My suspicions might be unfounded - maybe fellow members can give me the heads up?

 

[IAN3005]

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