Patch Readers Sound Off on Jewel Cart Policy

Area residents voiced strong opinions this week on a new policy at Jewel-Osco, which requires its employees to follow customers — and their carts — out to their vehicles. 

The service is mandatory, according to couponsinthenews.com, and whether you want the help or not, your bagger is expected to follow you out to your vehicle. The service has nothing to do with keeping track of carts, according to Coupons in the News. 

"We understand that this is a very different service and it might take our customers some time to understand that we want this to be the norm," said a Jewel customer service representative in the article.

Local Patch readers sounded off on the new policy on the Beverly-Mt. Greenwood, Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park Facebook pages. Here is what they had to say: 

• "I appreciate the thought." - Laurie Bugaj
• "YES- it's annoying!" - Rebecca Cudecki
• "It's nice. If it's a nice day, I take em up on it. I worked at Jewel as a teen...five minutes out of there on a nice day is priceless." - Jeff Matz
• "Yes I've noticed that & they ask how far you parked" - Michelle Novack
• "Yes and honestly it's annoying. I'm young and fit, I don't need help. That just takes away from time they could use to bag another customer or walk out someone who actually needs it." - Bill Goodman
• "Yes.....and they ask more than once. It's almost like they're begging you to say yes." - Tracy Raskey-Chance
  
  

TELL US: Do you think it should be mandatory for Jewel-Osco employees to follow you — and your cart — out to your vehicle? Let us know in the comments section.