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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWoolworths rules out panic buyer's remorse
Supermarket giant Woolworths has told customers attempting to return excess purchases of toilet paper, pasta, canned foods and other items in high demand amid the coronavirus outbreak that they will not be eligible for refunds.
The grocery giant issued a notice across stores saying that from Wednesday onwards it would not allow "rainchecks" on any products, or refunds for certain goods that have been in high demand amid the coronavirus outbreak. "Dear customers, due to unprecedented demand, we have decided to make changes to our ... policies," the notice read.
The list of goods affected by the policy includes toilet paper, paper towels, tissues and serviettes, painkillers, cleaning and baby wipes, feminine hygiene products, cleaning sprays, disposable gloves, pasta and pasta sauce, canned food, flour and bread mixes, cooking oils, and rice.
A Woolworths spokesperson told the Herald and The Age that the company believed this step to be "a necessary measure to meet the needs of as many shoppers as possible," and that they "thank customers for their understanding."
https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/woolworths-rules-out-panic-buyer-s-remorse-20200311-p5494p.html
The grocery giant issued a notice across stores saying that from Wednesday onwards it would not allow "rainchecks" on any products, or refunds for certain goods that have been in high demand amid the coronavirus outbreak. "Dear customers, due to unprecedented demand, we have decided to make changes to our ... policies," the notice read.
The list of goods affected by the policy includes toilet paper, paper towels, tissues and serviettes, painkillers, cleaning and baby wipes, feminine hygiene products, cleaning sprays, disposable gloves, pasta and pasta sauce, canned food, flour and bread mixes, cooking oils, and rice.
A Woolworths spokesperson told the Herald and The Age that the company believed this step to be "a necessary measure to meet the needs of as many shoppers as possible," and that they "thank customers for their understanding."
https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/woolworths-rules-out-panic-buyer-s-remorse-20200311-p5494p.html
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Woolworths rules out panic buyer's remorse (Original Post)
canetoad
Mar 2020
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Just_Vote_Dem
(2,802 posts)1. I didn't know Woolworths was still in business n/t
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)2. It is an Australian grocery chain
Just_Vote_Dem
(2,802 posts)4. Ok, thanks
I was thinking of the American 5 and 10
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)5. Same happened to me when I first came across them
A few years back.
OhioChick
(23,218 posts)6. I thought the same! n/t
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)3. This thing is just starting to play out
One wonders why anyone would try to do returns at this early stage.
dweller
(23,628 posts)7. probably planned to offer them on ebay and amazon
at inflated prices... both sites are shutting down gougers
✌🏼
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)9. Possible
Something I failed to consider.
Wounded Bear
(58,647 posts)8. I guess toilet paper doesn't cure COVID-19...
montana_hazeleyes
(3,424 posts)10. With all that toilet paper bought,
I'm surprised fiber bars weren't on the list.