GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Retailers say changes caused by COVID-19 are leaving less change at stores like Meijer and Family Fare.
Many local retailers have signs up saying customers temporarily cannot use or get cash at self-scan areas because of a national coin shortage. The restrictions include cashing in bottle return slips.
Meijer spokesman Frank Guglielmi stated, “While we understand this effort may be frustrating to some customers, it’s necessary to manage the impact of the coin shortage on our stores. We appreciate our customers’ understanding and patience." He emphasized that cash is still accepted at staffed checkout lanes.
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