Woolworths’ Avalon Beach store will remain a full supermarket and not a Metro store, contrary to what is being circulated online. This was confirmed by Woolworths in October 2021.
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A Bilgola resident shared on neighbourhood app Nextdoor that she allegedly received an email promotion from the company showing huge discounts for items. Some products were half their original price, so she immediately headed to the store to buy her essentials. The dishwashing tabs, for instance, were priced $15 cheaper in the email she received.
To confirm this, the local enquired at the service desk before heading to the cashier as the prices were different to the specials marked in her email. This was when she was allegedly told Woolworths specials don’t apply at Avalon anymore because it has changed into a Woolies Metro where prices are different.
However, a spokesperson from the store reiterated that the Avalon Beach store has not changed its format and continues to operate the way it has for years. If there are changes to be made, it’s the fact that they are planning to refurbish the store in 2022.
Woolworths Metro is a chain of convenience stores launched in 2013. The first store opened in Sydney, and the chain now has over 80 stores across Australia.
Meanwhile, Woolworths will further investigate the matter. For concerns, kindly get in touch with their customer service at https://www.woolworthsgroup.com.au/.
