All the new rules Sheffield shoppers will have to follow at Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, ASDA, Sainsbury's and Lidl under second lockdown

With a new month-long lockdown beginning on Thursday, here’s everything you need to know ahead of your shopping trips.
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Shopping for basic necessities such as food is one of the few things allowed under the restrictions, but this should be “as infrequent as possible.” It is also a legal requirement to wear a face covering inside supermarkets.

These are the rules you need to know.

Tesco

Shoppers are seen inside a Tesco store wearing face masks while shopping  (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)Shoppers are seen inside a Tesco store wearing face masks while shopping  (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
Shoppers are seen inside a Tesco store wearing face masks while shopping (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Tesco has a priority shopping hour every Wednesday and Sunday between 9am-10am for vulnerable and elderly customers only. We’re asking other customers to respect this and not to go to stores at this time. This hour is not available in Express stores, however.

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NHS, emergency service and care workers also have priority access. So, if there’s a queue, they should go to the front with valid ID to enter.

In line with Government guidelines, customers are encouraged to shop on their own where possible.

All stores now close at 10pm and markings are in place to help social distancing.

There is a limit of 95 items per online order.

Aldi

Aldi has a traffic light system to help social distancing in store and is encouraging people to shop alone.

There are no buying restrictions.

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Aldi has also introduced a marker system in-store to encourage customers and colleagues to stay two metres away from each other.

Emergency workers who have a 'Blue Light' card will be given exclusive access to stores 30 minutes before normal opening on Sundays. These workers will also be given priority access to stores throughout the day.

Morrisons

Self-isolating customers should using Morrisons delivery should mention this in the Delivery Instructions section at checkout, or update the Delivery Instructions in your Address Book. The supermarket chain says it is facing “high demand” for delivery slots, so recommends customers book as far in advance as possible.

Its website does not mention limits on stock.

NHS workers also still have priority access to a Morrisons store who can visit a store from 6-7am, Monday to Saturday, and 9:30am on Sundays to be able to shop when it is quieter.

Sainsbury’s

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Greeters will be on hand outside all supermarkets and busy convenience stores to remind customers to wear face coverings when they enter the store.

Priority access to home delivery slots is reserved for the most vulnerable customers but there are 700,000 home delivery and Click and Collect slots available every week.

NHS and care workers will still have priority entry from 7:30am to 8am Monday to Saturday and elderly, vulnerable and disabled customers will still have priority entry from 8am to 9am Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Its website also does not mention stock limits. Customers are encouraged to shop alone.

Lidl

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Security guards or designated team members will be positioned at store entrances during busy times of the day to manage customer numbers.

Disposable gloves are provided for customers using the bakery, and some items will be pre-bagged.

Asda

Asda has created 1,000 Asda Safety Marshals stationed at the front of every store. These colleagues will be on hand to help customers with safety queries and reiterate Government guidelines to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing while they shop.

On purchasing limits, its website states: “To ensure there is enough for everyone, we will occasionally place purchase limits on certain products that are in high demand.”