Aldi shopper is left ‘shaken’ after being told off at the checkout – so who was in the wrong?

Aldi shopper is left ‘shaken’ after being told off at the checkout – so who was in the wrong? An Australian mum has been left feeling ‘shaken’ after visiting her local Aldi store The woman claims she was yelled at by the cashier for packing incorrectly   Others online said they have experienced similar responses from … Read more

Peninsula chain to let guests check-in at 6am and check-out at 10pm – nearly an extra day for free

Top hotel extends stays by nearly a whole extra day – for FREE! Luxury Peninsula chain to let guests check-in at 6am and check-out at 10pm The offer is not being marketed as a free day – the hotel group is calling the feature ‘Peninsula Time’  A spokesman said: ‘We understand that extra time is … Read more

Swab tests reveal high levels of coronavirus on gym door handles and self check-out stations

Why you MUST wash your hands after working out or shopping: Gym door handles and self check-out stations are covered in coronavirus but gas pumps are nearly virus-free, swab tests show Swab tests were conducted on 16 high-touch surfaces including gas pumps, door handles, shopping carts, credit card machines and check-out screens  Results from gas … Read more

CVS becomes first US retailer to support PayPal and Venmo QR codes for checkout payments

CVS becomes first US retailer to support PayPal and Venmo QR codes for checkout payments, allowing customers to avoid touching keypads amid the coronavirus pandemic CVS now accepts PayPal and Venmo QR codes for payments at all its US stores Customers open either PayPal or Venmo on their smartphone and click ‘Scan’ Then select the … Read more

Aldi employee Brooke Hoskin reveals why checkout staff scan groceries at breakneck speed

Secrets of an Aldi employee: Cashier reveals WHY they scan groceries so fast – and it helps you pay less at the checkout Aldi employee Brooke Hoskin has lifted the lid on working at the supermarket  She revealed staff are timed on how quickly they scan groceries at the checkout There’s no minimum speed, but … Read more