The Carousel chain of stores was founded in 2004 by Andrei Rogachev, Alexander Girda, Tatyana Franus and Igor Vidyaev. The first store opened its doors in St. Petersburg in 2004. In 2011, stores began to appear in the Orenburg region, and in 2012 in Tambov, Smolensk and Syzran. In 2016, the network of stores totaled more than 90 points throughout Russia.
Where are these stores located? For example, in Moscow, you can visit the shopping center at the following address: Andropova Prospect, 8.
Other addresses of stores in the capital:
- Novoyasenevsky pr-kt, 1.
- Ozernaya St., 50.
Logo
Since its inception, Carousel stores have been opened under the logo of a red horse with a green shopping basket. In 2018, the network changed its logo to the letter "K", which is made of leaves, the left part of the letter is red. The company "Carousel", the reviews of employees about which will be lower, strives to constantly improve, change and improve. In the assortment of the store new positions appear, and the interior is constantly changing.
Catalog
The list of goods that you can buy in the store includes canned food and sauces, groceries, frozen foods, goods for children, for home and garden. Hypermarket "Carousel", reviews of which will be below, also offers pet products, feed and means to care for them. In addition, the store has its own products (cakes, bread, confectionery).
Preservation, sauces, seasonings
This section presents an assortment of 455 product names. All of them are in different price categories. Mustard, paste, sauces and spices - all this in a wide assortment in the store.
Also in the same section, buyers will find canned peas, corn and various seasonings, marinades. Fruit and berry preserves, jams and preserves will delight everyone with their assortment.
Groats, pasta, groceries
This department of the store has a wide range of honey, jam and dried fruits. There are nuts, syrups, butter, pasta and instant foods. There are more than 800 product names in the section. Pasta of different types, varieties and producers, not to mention cereals.
Home, garden, hobbies and technology
This is one of the most requested sections. It includes about 130 items of equipment and household items. Starting from sets of plastic spoons and pumping with air flavors - all this can be found in the Carousel store.
This catalog contains products for cars, paper products and kitchen utensils. Here you can also find an assortment of batteries and lamps. Laundry, cleaning and equipment - all this customers can choose in the appropriate section.
Frozen foods and convenience foods
The wide range of products in this section (about 300) suggests that the store cares about diversity. There are frozen vegetable mixes, semi-finished products, frozen ready-made products, as well as meat and seafood. A variety of ice cream does not leave indifferent sweet tooth.
Products for children
All products for babies are divided into convenient sections. The number of products in the store for the care and development of children is about 400. There are hygiene products (diapers, diapers, cotton buds and discs). Toys, baby food (mixes, mashed potatoes, tea and juices), as well as accessories for feeding - all this customers find in the Carousel stores.
Slides, sandpits and child car seats are available and in stock. All products can be purchased at an affordable price. Everyone will be able to find children's clothes, textiles and much more in this department.
Bread, pastry
Baking and sweets are presented in stores in the amount of 800 items. Sweets, caramel, chocolate bars, waffles and other sweets that will appeal to both children and their parents.
Cupcakes, rolls, cookies and cakes will not leave indifferent any customer. Also on sale is always fresh bread of various grades and pastries.
Dairy, cheese and egg
In the list of goods in this section, there are more than 700 items. The assortment of cheeses, dairy products and milk is very large. It’s hard for many customers to opt for one product.
Cream, mayonnaise and dairy desserts will always please buyers. Gourmets like the assortment of cheeses , because they can always choose a product to taste.
Meat and poultry
In the Carousel store you can find almost any kind of meat. There is lamb, veal, pork, chicken and offal. Among the goods, and there are more than 250 items in this section, there are also smoked pork ears, various sausages and sausages. Meat products are sliced and packaged in convenient containers. It is possible to cut products purchased in the store by weight.
Hypermarket "Carousel": discounts of the week
Supermarkets of this chain conduct weekly promotions and discounts. For example, under the campaign "Sweet December" you can purchase more than 50 products at a discount. There are yogurts, desserts, cottage cheese, coconut milk and smoothies. A wide variety of cream, milk and dairy products with a discount of up to 30%. Also in December at the Carousel stores you can buy cheeses at a promotional price.
A variety of sausages and spices, which offers a network of stores at a discount, makes the buyer think about the choice. Mustard, sauces, spices, canned food and seafood - all this can be purchased at the Carousel stores for a promotion in December.
Also, in December, it is worth stopping by the supermarkets of this chain to purchase sweets, candies and chocolate. The assortment of goods with a good discount is very pleasing to buyers. There are marshmallows, chocolate, cookies and sweets, as well as marmalade and chocolate. For the holiday in the stores you can buy New Year's gifts of various sizes and prices.
The promotional offer "Best for Children" is valid in the Carousel stores from early December to early January. Customers are offered foods for young children (fruit and vegetable purees, juices, fruit drinks, cereals and adapted infant formula) with a discount of up to 50%. Also in the stock catalog there are several items of diapers and cosmetics for baby hygiene. Toothpastes, washcloths, toys and everything for painting can be bought in December at a reduced cost.
Hypermarket "Carousel", the photo of which is presented in the article, updates its catalog with promotions two to three times a month. In addition, in this network, many products can be purchased at a discounted price without a stock. Some products are sold "two for the price of one." For each purchase on the bonus card points are awarded - a discount for the next visit to the store.
Hypermarket "Carousel": employee reviews
The largest supermarket chain "Carousel" provides jobs for hundreds of people across the country. Some of them are satisfied, others are not.
In their reviews, employees say that they liked the work. Salaries were paid on time. Trained in the workplace. For all questions, you can contact a senior employee or manager. The employee is assigned the department where he works. Often had to stay at work (this time was not paid - a big minus). In their reviews, employees write that they explained in the correct form why they could not stay, and went home on time.
Shop "Carousel", reviews of employees about which differ, gives the opportunity to part-time for many students. However, working conditions and a schedule do not suit many.
Negative reviews of former employees almost all begin with the fact that people are forced to work in excess of the norm, and this time is not paid. Employees in the reviews say that managers are disrespectful to the staff, rude and rude. Working at the Carousel (employee reviews say this) is hard work. For inappropriate tone with the manager - dismissal. The store is in constant chaos and confusion. The authorities do not talk with the workers. During inspections, if any shortcomings are found, they are immediately dismissed. Work conditions have not been created. Salaries are low for such hard work.
Another employee in the reviews says that the universal form is a big plus in the work. Salaries in the company are paid on time. If the payday falls on a weekend or holiday, then the money is transferred the day before. Working conditions leave much to be desired. Work in the "Carousel" (according to employees) is a heavy low-paying job. Leadership treats subordinates terribly. However, a close-knit team helps beginners. If you missed a product, then you pay for it in a double section. Many employees are interested in where the money goes. If the goods are lying in the department, then the employee also pays for them. Security service does not work at all. It seems that everyone is taken for acquaintance.
Customer reviews
The chain of stores "Carousel" fell in love with many residents of Russia. Customers come to stores with the whole family and are satisfied.
In their reviews, customers say that they love coming to the Carousel for pastries. In the morning, the aroma of fresh pastries and bread spreads throughout the hypermarket. There is also a good selection of dairy and dairy products. Fresh milk, sour cream and cream can be purchased at the store daily. There are always several brands and different fat content of products. Also, one cannot ignore the choice of meat and poultry. A wide range of frozen foods pleases all customers. Fruits, vegetables, nuts and sweets - all this can be purchased in supermarkets of this network.
Customer reviews suggest that Carousel cares about its customers. No one leaves the store empty-handed. Tea and coffee are represented by more than 50 brands of manufacturers. The price category is average. The selection of alcoholic beverages is also very wide. It is worth paying attention to sausages and seafood. The freshest products in a wide variety of packaging are offered to customers in this supermarket.
Home goods and cosmetics (according to customer reviews) are best bought at the Carousel. Here a wide range and low prices. Almost always there are several positions that you can buy at a discount of up to 50%. Delivery of the Carousel hypermarket works well. You can select the desired products and get them at the specified address.
Some customers in the reviews say that since the opening of the store began to lose ground. Previously, people came here to buy products almost every day. Now, customers who have left reviews go to the Carousel only for stock goods. The remaining products are more expensive than in other stores, and the quality is noticeably inferior. It is profitable to buy goods at a discount and pastries.
Customers in their reviews say that these hypermarkets have their pros and cons. For example, there are always a lot of people in the Carousel. Time-tested experience says that you can come here in the morning and evening, and there will be the same number of people. Carts are not just few, they are sorely lacking. At the peak of purchases, they are hunted in the store. Cosmetics are not presented in a wide range. The store’s discount card is a very mysterious thing (that’s how buyers respond), and it costs 200 rubles (in other stores for free). Long lines at the box office, because only half of them work. And, of course, poor quality products spoil the impression of the store. For many, shelf life is on the verge. Therefore, you need to look very carefully.
Conclusion
Employees of the hypermarket "Carousel" in different ways tell about their experience in this company. For some, this place was a good start to a career, but there are those who remember working in this store with horror.
Customers like to shop at stores in this chain. However, many people notice that the "Carousel" began to lose its brand. Products are expensive, quality is deteriorating, and the assortment in many stores is poor. But, despite all the shortcomings, this supermarket chain remains popular and in demand.