Budget supermarket Aldi has today confirmed a new structure and rule all customers must follow during their next visit to stores.
From today, shoppers will see a new traffic light system set up at the entrances to its stores which all customers must adhere to before entering.
Traffic lights will signal when customers can enter stores based on individual store customer limits that are in line with two-metre social distancing rules.
Richard Thornton, communications director at Aldi said: “The protection and safety of our customers and employees is our top priority and this new system is an accurate and effective way to allow us to control customer numbers in stores.
“The system’s trial was well received by our customers and we will be gradually rolling this new social distancing measure out nationwide from this week.”
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Despite the new system, Aldi will still be offering priority to NHS and blue light workers. These workers are encouraged to go to the front of the queue and other customers will be asked to continue to respect this.
The traffic light system will run alongside the current measures already in place at all Aldi stores to ensure social distancing.
This includes protective screens at checkouts, distancing markers on shop floors, sanitisation stations for customers as well as signage to offer clear guidance on how to shop safely. Stores are also encouraging one customer per trolley where possible.
