With the UK yet to remain in lockdown for an unknown number of weeks, all of the major supermarkets continue to evolve and change how they are operating to ensure shoppers and staff are kept as safe as possible.
Aldi is no exception, and today has introduced a set of new measures to make sure shoppers are put at minimum risk, by making changes to its trolleys, baskets and checkout systems.
The supermarket told Manchester Evening News : " From this week, customers will also be offered wipes to disinfect trolleys and baskets when they enter Aldi stores.
"As a further measure to improve customer safety, Aldi is introducing new priority shopping hours for elderly or vulnerable customers who have no option but to visit stores.
"From Monday, exclusive access will be given to stores for elderly and vulnerable customers 30 minutes before normal opening times, Monday to Saturday.
"Early opening on Sundays will continue to be reserved for NHS and emergency workers.
"Customers will also be able to use their contactless card for transactions up to £45, as contactless limits increase from Monday. This will allow more customers to pay without cash or contact with payment terminals."
Aldi has also lifted purchase restrictions on all products from today, with the exception of the following three items:
- Hand Wash (maximum 4 products)
- Shower Gel (maximum 4 products)
- UHT Milk (maximum 2 products)
The supermarket says: "The relaxing of purchase limits follows a return to stable levels of trading and good availability across all Aldi stores."
