Bali retail chain popular with expats goes under

[waarmstrong]

Lotte Is my choice when in town; not the grocery stores but rather the Wholesale Lotte in Pasar Rebo (off Jalan PT Simatupang a bit west of the Kampung Rambutan bus terminal). Its where many of the small restaurateurs in Jaktim shock up for the day (week?). It's a good place for fresh produce -- if you sleep in and miss the early morning street markets -- as well as fresh fish and meat. (One rarely gets food poisoning shopping there.) Carrfour (doesn't matter which one) are Ok in a rudimentary, ordinary sort of way. Grand Lucky, Ranch are best for pretentious locals and expats longing for a taste of home and willing to pay for it.

ps "Town" meaning Jakarta, which is in the same country as Bali, so I am not too far off topic.

 

[Balifrog]

Just for info, Hardy's Sanur seems to have started some serious discounts. We bought some Bali style picture frames, wood and glass front. Originally at around 160 k, discounted 40% plus 30%, final price 57 k.
Wife bought a few to bring back to the Java jungle house..

If they really close shop, there may be some interesting sales prices.
Supermarket more and more empty....

 

[steveandpenny]

The Warung across the street closed so now I've got to go down two houses to get my coffee or a Pac of cigs . Life sucks ...what if it rains ?...ohhh wait they just opened back up . Whew they went to get a bottle of water.

 

[Dianne]

It's a shame for all those employees.

Will you be inconvenienced much by the closing, dafluff?

(And any other forum members residing in Bali ... will this be a problem for you?)

I live in Bali, and it is becoming a nuisance but there are many other supermarkets, but fresh meat is the difficulty. Indomart etc dont stock meats or fresh vegetables. I feel for the employees, steady jobs are hard to find.

 

[Bad_azz]

I live in Bali, and it is becoming a nuisance but there are many other supermarkets, but fresh meat is the difficulty. Indomart etc dont stock meats or fresh vegetables. I feel for the employees, steady jobs are hard to find.

I don't know about Bali, however I get my fresh meat/produce from the local market. I assume Bali has markets too.
Ours in Bandung open at 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning & that is the best time to pick up the freshest meat.

 

[waarmstrong]

Very early morning is the only time to shop for fresh meat in the open air street markets.

 

[Balifrog]

Sanur Hardy's still open. Cashier receipts named "Arta Sedana Retailindo" now ?
So, all good for the meat !
Very seldom go to the market here. Of course in the jungle village in Java, its about the only choice...

 

[scouser59]

I think for people living away from the south of bali must now be having problems, as the less busy branches are closing , needs a long hike to get supplies .

 

[waarmstrong]

As long as you are not in Jakarta, long hikes are good for you.