[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Well that's the point isn't it, when you hand out vague-as-**** "guidelines" that are clear as mud and expect a Supermarket manager whose qualifications amount to 3 GCSE's and 20 years in retail to make the final judgement call, mistakes are going to be made.

Clear guidance on what is or isn't to be sold, or allow the full product range of stores that are open. It should be relatively simple but it seems everyone wants to pass the buck when it comes to responsibility.

Here is an apology from tesco

Tesco spokesperson told Manchester Evening News: "Of course sanitary products are essential items and are available to customers in all of our stores, including those in Wales. The reply to this customer was sent by mistake and we’re very sorry for any confusion caused.”

I don't know how qualifications are relevant here, and if you have 20yrs experience in retail you'd think it would be in your nature to want to sell more, not less.

It was a mistake, they are made expecially during unforseen pandemics. I think we're being whipped up onto a frenzy about this Welsh lock down so there isn't a call for one here.
The knee jerk reaction is going to be no, regardless of whether or not it's needed.