Unexpected item in bagging area

Sir, – Tony Corcoran writes about the “dual” pricing when using a loyalty card in his local supermarket (Letters, May 3rd).

I always wonder how the information gathered using these cards is affected by a senior citizen or grandparent purchasing baby products when helping out with the child minding. – Yours, etc,

LIAM CLARKE,

Ballinteer,

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