Older customers left at a loss after seating removed from Tipperary supermarket
Temporary removal of seating at Bennetts SuperValu due to vandalism sparks concern among shoppers, with replacement benches promised soon
Customers shopping in Tipperary Town may have recently noticed the temporary removal of seating at the entrance of Bennetts SuperValu in the town.
The removal of the benches in the store came as a shock to many customers, as they had been widely used by shoppers, elderly customers, and people waiting for lifts, taxis, or LocalLink bus services.
After speaking to The Nationalist, one shopper expressed concern that older customers could be left with nowhere suitable to sit, warning that pensioners may now be forced to sit on the floor inside the shop while waiting for lifts or assistance.
However, after enquiring with the store, it was confirmed that the chairs were damaged as a result of vandalism and anti-social behaviour.
In response to customers concerns, the store has confirmed that the seating will be replaced in the near future.