CUSTOMERS at Aldi will be told when they can safely enter one of its supermarkets by a new traffic light system installed by the doors.
The company said that the traffic light system would help to continue social distancing in stores by ensuring too many customers are not jostling for space in the aisles.
The system will be extended after Aldi trialled it in stores.
“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,” said Aldi communications director Richard Thornton.
“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.”
Like many other supermarkets, Aldi has already installed protective screens at its checkouts.
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