‘Why?’ – Shoppers left confused by unexpected sign at Woolworths deli
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Shopping at Woolies is an activity most of us can count on to get the job done quickly and easily. Whether we're stocking up for the week or just buying one or two items, Woolworths has us covered.
We go in expecting to get everything they need, whether it’s fresh supermarket staples, pre-cooked meals, or deli cuts.
However, one man was left confused after spotting a very peculiar sign at their local Woolworths deli counter.
The man, from Victoria, saw a bright orange notice stating that ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’, the deli was closed.
He took to Twitter to share the mystery, along with a photo of the area which showed that all the deli foods had been covered with butcher paper and black plastic.
The shopper also claimed that the sign was placed on the glass display on a regular basis. He also added that he found the note at Kyneton Woolworths at around 5:30 pm.
‘It’s quite a regular occurrence actually, at least once a week. When are you guys going to sort your s*** out?’ he captioned.
A spokesperson offered an explanation as to why the store closes its deli periodically.
‘Due to recent staff shortages, we have unfortunately had to close the deli in our Kyneton store early on a few occasions,’ they said.
Because Kyneton is located in a rural area, the next closest Woolworths store is 40 minutes away in Kilmore, meaning it can be difficult for staff to be deployed across the supermarkets in case there are staff shortages.
It’s also difficult to find other employees to cover the shifts in the deli as deli workers need to first undergo training regarding the strict food safety rules.
The spokesperson apologised for any inconvenience the staff shortage might have caused and stated that they passed the ‘feedback’ on to their operations team.
‘In the event that the deli counter is closed, customers can still purchase similar products such as chicken breast fillets and salmon, within our packed Fresh Convenience range located in-store,’ they continued.
Staff shortages in Australia have been worrisome since last year. Supermarkets across the country have experienced shortages in stock, namely fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat because supply chain workers are sick or in isolation.
Not only that, but global supply chain shortages have also been a problem since last year since climate-fuelled disasters and COVID-19 impacted the manufacturing and processing of domestic food items. The supply of frozen vegetables (such as corn and potatoes) is a great example of a climate-driven food shortage. You can read more on this here.
Have you experienced any problems with your local store lately? Let us know in the comments below!
We go in expecting to get everything they need, whether it’s fresh supermarket staples, pre-cooked meals, or deli cuts.
However, one man was left confused after spotting a very peculiar sign at their local Woolworths deli counter.
The man, from Victoria, saw a bright orange notice stating that ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’, the deli was closed.
He took to Twitter to share the mystery, along with a photo of the area which showed that all the deli foods had been covered with butcher paper and black plastic.
The shopper felt frustrated over the sign. Credit: Woolworths Group
The shopper also claimed that the sign was placed on the glass display on a regular basis. He also added that he found the note at Kyneton Woolworths at around 5:30 pm.
‘It’s quite a regular occurrence actually, at least once a week. When are you guys going to sort your s*** out?’ he captioned.
A spokesperson offered an explanation as to why the store closes its deli periodically.
‘Due to recent staff shortages, we have unfortunately had to close the deli in our Kyneton store early on a few occasions,’ they said.
The note in question. Credit: @TegsTheDino/Twitter
It’s also difficult to find other employees to cover the shifts in the deli as deli workers need to first undergo training regarding the strict food safety rules.
The spokesperson apologised for any inconvenience the staff shortage might have caused and stated that they passed the ‘feedback’ on to their operations team.
‘In the event that the deli counter is closed, customers can still purchase similar products such as chicken breast fillets and salmon, within our packed Fresh Convenience range located in-store,’ they continued.
Staff shortages in Australia have been worrisome since last year. Supermarkets across the country have experienced shortages in stock, namely fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat because supply chain workers are sick or in isolation.
Not only that, but global supply chain shortages have also been a problem since last year since climate-fuelled disasters and COVID-19 impacted the manufacturing and processing of domestic food items. The supply of frozen vegetables (such as corn and potatoes) is a great example of a climate-driven food shortage. You can read more on this here.
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