All the latest supermarket rules for families and couples shopping together

Supermarkets have released the latest updates on how couples and families should safely shop together. 

Many shoppers have been left confused and overwhelmed following a flood of new lockdown restriction rules throughout the easing. 

Throughout the lockdown supermarkets have limited the number of shoppers within the store which has often meant couples from the same household and families have been split up with crowds of people waiting outside. 

Asda 

Asda is continuing to limit the number of customers inside stores to help everyone abide by social distancing rules.

However, Asda has created a ‘one adult per trolley rule’. This rule doesn’t apply to children or anyone shopping with carers. 

Tesco

At present, Tesco’s rule remain the same, which advise people to do their shopping alone where possible. 

Aldi

While Aldi encourages customers to reduce the number of shoppers inside the store from each family, there aren’t any rules in place.

A spokesperson said: “In order to help with social distancing, we are encouraging all customers to try and reduce the number of family members they bring with them into our stores. Of course, we ask that all store staff use their discretion with children and parents.”

Sainsbury’s 

Sainsbury’s is also reducing the number of shoppers inside at any one time to help keep safe distancing and reduce queues, until the end of July. 

Their official website explains: “Our store teams will be asking groups with more than one adult to choose one adult to shop and will ask other adults to wait. Children are welcome if they are not able to stay at home.”

Lidl

Like most, Lidl also has a crowd control system in place, however there is no official rule regarding banning shopping with a partner.

The official Lidl website states: “This includes positioning security guards or designated team members at our store entrances during busy times of the day, to keep track of how many customers enter our stores at one time.”

What has your local supermarket been like throughout lockdown? Let us know…