I am an avid, long time (20 years) Aldi shopper. I don't mind their quirks and am happy to adjust. What I cannot accept however is how they aren't taking precautions during the current pandemic, the reason for my one star review.
When I went two days ago the store was PACKED, I should not have gone in and I've used curbside before but have found it less than satisfactory. So I masked up and entered the store. You need to wipe down your own cart as Aldi is not doing it for the customers.
There were signs at the entrance stating their mask requirements but upon entering the store I realize the signs were just for show. At least 10 people weren't wearing a mask, in addition I saw two employees without masks, they were obviously off the clock but both wearing their Aldi shirts and both maskless.
In addition, although there are clear arrows on the floor, few were following the directive. Physical distancing was non existent, no restriction on number of customers in the store, not in the aisles, not at the long check out lines.
In a state that saw 3,600 positive COVID-19 cases yesterday this is an abdication of responsibility.
The customers and employees may be ignorant idiots but the corporation bears a responsibility to its customers to adhere to its own, stated rules. They can most certainly refuse service to people not wearing masks. They could fire employees for not wearing masks, they can limit number of people in the store.
Unless and until Aldi takes charge I will no longer be shopping there, not that one person makes a difference but if employees and customers get sick, if the numbers in Florida continue to rise, the long term economic fallout is going to be far worse than it will be from taking some practical, pain free measures. read more