7 Apr 2025

Nearly all 185 Woolworths stores close over price tag glitch

10:00 am on 7 April 2025
Woolworth store

The supermarket chain said there was a technical issue with its electronic shelf labels across its network. Photo: Supplied/Woolworths

Almost all 185 Woolworths stores closed for a time on Monday morning due to a problem with electronic price tags.

The supermarket chain said there was a technical glitch with its electronic shelf labels across its network.

All stores should have since reopened since, a spokesperson said about 9am.

"In simple terms, the electronic shelf labels are currently displaying the standard shelf price of all products and not showing special prices," they said.

"If a product is on promotion this week, our customers won't miss out as they will be charged the promotional price at the checkout."

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