A 79‑year‑old great‑grandmother has been barred for life from every Sainsbury’s and Argos store across the United Kingdom. The ban follows one series of incidents, officials said, including one altercation over a lottery ticket. Sainsbury’s stated the action was taken to protect staff and shoppers.
The woman said the decision made her feel “like a criminal.” She plans to appeal the order, according to reports from The Independent, Metro.co.uk and other UK outlets. The case has sparked discussion on customer conduct policies in the UK.