Coronavirus sees Woolworths, Coles combat panic-buying with special hours for seniors, people with disabilities
ABCWoolworths and Coles have introduced special hours in their supermarkets to ensure that older people and people with disabilities will be able to shop in less crowded aisles during the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: The new Woolworths hours began today from 7:00am nationally Coles later announced it would do the same, starting on Wednesday Access will be granted only to those with relevant, government-issued cards Both shops are opening exclusively between 7:00am and 8:00am to give those groups a chance to do their shopping before the rush begins. "While we'll continue to do our very best to restock our stores during this period of unprecedented demand, we know many of our elderly customers have been missing out on essential items when they shop," Woolworths Supermarkets managing director Claire Peters said. "We applaud the move by Woolworths because it is much needed and we would urge others to follow suit," National Seniors Australia CEO Professor John McCallum told the ABC.
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