Aldi are launching a new ‘automated traffic light system’ across its entire UK store estate to limit the number of shoppers allowed instore at any one time.
Following a successful trial of the technology, the supermarket chain will roll the system out nationwide starting this week as it becomes the latest retailer to prepare to implement social distancing long after lockdown is lifted.
Each individual store will have a specific number of customers it can allow in the store at any one time to enable two-metre social distancing. The traffic light system will track customers going in or out of the store and inform queuing customers when they can safely enter.
“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.” – Richard Thornton, Aldi’s Communications Director.
