As CHIP found out, many supermarkets and some discounters have theirs in individual cases Bakery counters closed at short notice or sales changed. Customers now only receive packaged bread and baked goods. Instead of individual parts in some cases there are pieces of goods only in bags. In many cases, the baked parts are already in bags. Customers can buy cinnamon rolls, croissants or pretzel sticks in packs of 4 or 5.
“We are not aware of any permanent closings of baking areas in our markets,” writes the Aldi press office on request. Employees had mentioned to CHIP that back counters were closed in individual cases.
Presumably, these were short-term closings because employees are currently unable to keep up with the shelf filling. Aldi Nord emphasizes that baking counters are still available for customers and there is no sales stop.
Meanwhile, Rewe branches in Bavaria and NRW have due to precautionary measures Salad bars, where customers usually put together their own salad, in individual cases closed. “We work closely with the local authorities to react depending on the development,” says a CHIP request.
Since the outbreak of the crisis Cash registers with disinfectants fitted. Employees can wear glovesto accept cash. Also the Shopping carts and baskets periodically disinfected.
Signs indicate contactless payment there. The managing director protects his cashiers from customers in a Rewe branch in Erkrath with a plexiglass paneas this Facebook post shows. Direct contact is avoided. Other supermarkets have now adopted this constellation.-
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