A number of supermarkets nationwide have closed their doors during the Red Status weather warning that has been issued across Ireland, the Journal reported yesterday.
SuperValu, Lidl Ireland and Aldi Ireland have all said they will shut their stores during the weather warning that is accompanying Storm Éowyn, opening after warnings lift in each local area.
Despite images of empty shelves that accompanied previous storms, shoppers yesterday reported busy stores with well-stocked shelves.
A statement from Aldi said, “Our teams have worked diligently to prepare for this weather event, and our stores are well stocked.”
‘Protect Staff And Customers’
A spokesperson from SuperValu said, “We can confirm there will be changes to our opening hours to protect the health and safety of staff and customers.
“This will vary depending on local conditions, but will be limited and in line with guidance from Met Éireann.”
Aldi’s stores will remain closed for the duration of the warning in each area.
A spokesperson for Aldi said, “The safety of our colleagues and customers remains our top priority.
“In light of the red weather warnings coming into effect overnight, all Aldi Ireland stores will remain closed and will reopen only when it is deemed safe to do so.”
It added that it will share updates on the official Aldi Ireland social media accounts.
Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland also said that its stores would close, with a spokesperson saying, “It is planned that stores will reopen one hour after weather warnings have lifted in local areas, if safe to do so and guided by the latest safety information.”
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