Riddells Creek Foodworks implements postcode restrictions on shoppers
This country Foodworks store has taken extreme steps to ensure it has enough food for locals. It says it's the only way to stop “tourist shoppers” stripping them bare.
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Riddells Creek Foodworks will ask for proof of postcode to enter the store in a bid to curb greedy “tourist shoppers” stripping shelves bare.
In a Facebook message posted on Wednesday management stated it had been left with “no other choice.” but to police who could buy from the store.
“From this point on we have no other choice but to enforce very strict conditions for entry into our store,” the post read.
Under the guidelines, only shoppers who live in Riddells Creek, Clarkfield, Monegeetta, Bolinda, Romsey, Lancefield, Gisborne, New Gisborne and Cherokee will be able to purchase goods.
In a second post addressing concerns from locals, management continued to state they hoped to avoid the drastic measures.
“We had to make the decision as to where the cut off point was,” the statement read.
“We are simply trying to do the best we can given the situation.
“We like all other stores have limits in place across the store. We also are still out of stock of a number of items.”
An exception to the rule has been allowed, with regular customers who live further away able to enter – if a staff member recognises them.
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This follows a statement from Bendigo state Labor MP Lisa Chesters reminding residents to consider the impact of abuse on retail workers.
“No one deserves to be abused at work. It is unacceptable and can have serious impacts on physical and mental health,” she said.
“Supermarkets are incredibly busy at the moment and stock is limited. It is paramount that we treat retail workers with courtesy and respect at this time, it is not their fault that there is no stock on the shelves.
“This situation is changing rapidly and so is their work as they continue to stock the shelves and ensure people get what they need.”