Tracy O’Shaughnessy’s recent column, though not eloquent, is about supermarket chains ignoring the needs of people who don’t have access to their own computers, making it difficult for them to take advantage of digital coupon savings. , I could have written. Sleight of hand in prose.
My age puts me in the senior category and I’m sure I’m one of quite a few who choose not to own a computer or smartphone (one reason is that no internet access means , which means you pay one less monthly fee). It’s a pity that the world as a whole, especially his chains of supermarkets, often do not cater to this demographic.
I have discovered that one supermarket chain in my area honors non-downloaded digital coupons if requested by a customer at checkout. However, this entails some inconvenience for the store clerk who must summon a supervisor to complete the transaction.
We have already called the above chain’s headquarters to give them access to digital coupons by offering a “clip or download” option. I suggested setting up a kiosk in the store where they could enter the digital coupons they wanted.
There are many other ways non-internet users can be disadvantaged. For example, when you’re trying to book a vaccination appointment, don’t get started.
Marian Di Primio
water town
