Supermarket giant Morrisons has confirmed it has turned down the beep noise at its checkouts as part of their tributes to Queen Elizabeth II.
It comes after some shoppers had taken to online forums and social media to accuse the grocery chain of completely turning off the checkout beeps following the late monarch's death.
The supermarket chain has since confirmed that this is false and it has only turned the volume on the beeps down. Additionally, it has also turned off the music and tannoy announcements in their stores, reports WalesOnline.
A spokesperson for the supermarket recently told The National : "Our checkout beeps are not off. They have just been turned down as our music and tannoy announcements have been switched off in stores.”
After news of the Queen's passing was announced, Morrisons wrote on social media: "We are deeply saddened by the news that Her Majesty The Queen has passed away and would like to send our sincere condolences to The Royal Family. Her Majesty The Queen lived a life of extraordinary public service and we share the nation’s gratitude at this very difficult time."
The announcement comes after the news that multiple major supermarket chains across the country would be closing their doors as a mark of respect during the Queen's state funeral next week.
Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully last week at the age of 96 following a 70-year long reign - which is the longest period for any British monarch ever. The Queen's funeral, which will take place on Monday, September 19 at 11am, has officially been declared a bank holiday, leading to many retailers and supermarkets to close their doors.
Supermarkets such as Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Waitrose have announced that they are closing to allow customers and colleagues to pay tribute to the late monarch.
The Daily Record has also recently reported that major retailers such as Dunelm, Argos, B&Q, Primark and Poundland would also be closing the doors to all branches, as well as temporarily suspending some services, across Scotland next Monday.
A spokesperson for Poundland recently said: "We know how important it will be that colleagues have the opportunity to pay their respects next Monday, as the country comes together to honour and celebrate the life of the Queen
Waitrose and John Lewis will be closing the doors to both branches for the entire day of the Queen's funeral. A spokesperson for John Lewis partnership, which owns both brands, has said that they will keep a handful of food shops along the funeral route open.
Fast-fashion chain Primark has also confirmed that they will be closing the doors to all stores across Scotland, Ireland and Wales next Monday. A spokesperson for the retailer said: "Our stores, depots and head office in the UK will be closed on Monday September 19 to give our colleagues the opportunity to pay their respects and watch the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We will reopen as normal on Tuesday September 20."
Retailers are not currently required by law to close their doors during a bank holiday, but many have chosen to do so out of respect for the Queen and The Royal Family. Official government guidance has confirms: "Some businesses may wish to consider closing or postponing events, especially on the day of the state funeral, however, this is at the discretion of individual businesses."
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