Waitrose to set aside quarter of delivery slots for elderly shoppers

Supermarket says it will prioritise deliveries amid concern over food supplies for vulnerable peopleCoronavirus – latest UK updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageWaitrose is setting aside at least a quarter of its online grocery delivery slots for elderly and vulnerable shoppers amid rising concern about food supplies for those isolated at home.Thesupermarket is also expanding its online delivery operation as Tesco limits online shoppers to 80 items per order to free up space in delivery vans and service more people sheltering at home during the coronavirus outbreak.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Waitrose Older people Coronavirus outbreak Supermarkets Business Infectious diseases John Lewis Medical research Microbiology Retail industry Source Type: news