“If I was an 89-year-old pensioner, why should I be prevented from shopping at my local supermarket?”
He welcomed Woolworth’s decision to abort the trial, saying it must have realised the value of millions of older Australians who “grew up with piggy banks, cash and cheques” and often preferred to use cash.
“These customers are important and their right to pay cash should be maintained.”
Traders near some cashless supermarkets noticed a decline in foot traffic as customers took their business elsewhere.
Steve, who works at St Kilda Shoe Repairs, a few doors down from the Caulfield North Woolworths, noticed a sudden decline in shoppers following his local supermarket’s decision to go cashless.
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