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SUPERMARKET CHAINS LIDL and Tesco will be implementing priority shopping hours for elderly people, over 65s and family carers.
From tomorrow, priority shopping will be in place across Lidl’s 163 stores in Ireland between 9am an 11am every day until further notice.
In a statement this afternoon, the retailer said: “We ask that the public respect this time period to allow more vulnerable customers to pick up the food and supplies they need.
“Starting March 17, the mornings will run from 9-11am every day and will include prioritised queuing and additional assistance for our older customers.”
We’ve been listening to your feedback and we will be implementing priority shopping hours for the elderly across all 163 Lidl stores in Ireland, 9-11am every day, until further notice.
Lidl Ireland (@lidl_ireland) March 16, 2020
Lidl added that it “may not be able to actively monitor this at all times as our store teams are required on checkouts and restocking shelves, so we kindly ask that customers respect this measure and plan their shopping trips around this timeframe.”
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Tesco, meanwhile, announced that every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 18 March, people over 65 and home carers will have dedicated access to its 151 stores in Ireland from between 7am/8am (depending on location) until 9am.
“We recognise that people over 65 and family carers who are looking after vulnerable family members at home, have specific needs during this time,” Kari Daniels, Chief Execuive Tesco Ireland said today.
“In liaison with the HSE and following discussions with Age Action Ireland and Family Carers Ireland, together we agreed that this is the right thing to do, at this time.”
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In a statement this evening trade union Mandate raised concerns that some retailers are failing to adhere to HSE guidlines regarding Covid-19.
Mandate Assistant General Secretary Gerry Light said dozens of members had raised concerns for their safety and the potential to spread the virus.
He said that while some outlets may be attempting to abide by HSE guidelines, there was an “uneven” approach across the industry.
The union has written to all major retail outlets citing concerns about customer overcrowding “…contrary to HSE Covid-19 guidelines”, which preclude indoor mass gatherings of more than 100 people.
He also raises issues around alleged non-compliance on social distancing, non-provision of hand sanitiser at checkouts as well as shopping trolleys and tills not being properly and regularly sanitised.
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Tesco has announced a new initiative which will offer free grocery deliveries for people aged over-65 when they shop online.
The service was launched today to coincide with International Day of Older Persons.
Tesco is the first retailer to implement such an initiative, with deliveries set to operate across the country six days a week from 3pm-7pm Monday-Saturday subject to a minimum spend of €50.
The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD welcomed the project, saying it was 'a good example of combining technology with social good'.
'It is positive to see an age-friendly initiative that aims to assist older people across the country,' she said.
'This Tesco initiative will be great for older people, especially in rural areas. It also means that not having to spend time shopping gives people more time to spend in their communities.”
Ruairi Twomey, Marketing Director, Tesco Ireland said, “At Tesco, we believe that even the little things make all the difference so this new extension of our home delivery service helps older members of our community avail of free delivery of their weekly shopping.
This will be highly beneficial especially as we enter the colder months. This way we can be sure older members of our community get the very best food in the manner most convenient to them.
The Interim CEO of Age Action Ireland, Anna McCabe, said they were 'really pleased' with the initiative, particularly at the start of Positive Ageing Week.
Tesco is the first supermarket chain in Ireland to provide this service which will have a real positive impact on the day-to-day lives of older people and offer much-needed convenience, especially for those with limited transport options or reduced mobility,' she said.
'It brings a welcome saving of time and money for older people as well as facilitating increased autonomy which is so important for all of us.”
Customers need to register for free deliveries by calling Freephone 1800 248 123. The customer service team will be available on the same number to help process online orders over the phone, and this line is available from Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm.
Customers will be required to verify their age upon receipt of their first delivery, and bus passes, a driver’s licence or a passport are acceptable forms of identification.
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