In this ever changing world, made more uncertain by the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be difficult to keep up with the different rules being imposed by the main supermarkets.
Keeping on top of the situation can be tricky as each store may have a different way of doing things, especially as restrictions are beginning to ease, reports EssexLive.
Some supermarkets are even trialling some new systems to streamline customer shopping experiences.
Here's the latest changes in place at major UK supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's Lidl and more according to Which? :
Virtual queuing system trials
At the moment shoppers may have to queue-up outside stores that are limiting the amount of customers allowed in at any given time.
But, that could soon be about to change.
Sainsbury’s and Waitrose are trialling virtual queuing system that lets customers wait in the car rather than standing in line.
One-way aisle systems scrapped
Tesco has ended its one-way aisle system despite some backlash from shoppers.
While, Morrisons, which used to have different queuing zones for trolley shoppers and basket shoppers, has removed its queuing zones in some stores.
In-store cafes reopened
M&S, Morrisons, Tesco and Waitrose have reopened some in-store cafés, both for eat-in and takeaway dining.
Lidl has also reintroduced loose bakery items.
Trolley cleaning machine trial
Asda is trialling a trolley cleaning machine which will kill 99.9 per cent of bacteria in a matter of seconds.
Asda is the first supermarket to trial the new technology.
Changes to home deliveries
Sainsbury’s started delivering all shopping in plastic bags during lockdown to speed up deliveries – but as of August 30 the supermarket reverted to bagless deliveries.
While Tesco has lifted its 80-item limit for online orders.
Will the two-metre rule be scrapped?
Since July 4 the government has allowed ‘one metre plus’ social distancing in England.
But so far no supermarkets have made changes to their current two-metre rules.
How Amazon is helping Morrisons
Morrisons has deepened its partnership with Amazon, with the supermarket’s entire range now available on the online retail giant’s website for same-day delivery to many customers.
However, the service is only available in London and southern England.
