“My nan worked for Woolies for 44 years and my mum worked for Woolies for 28 years,” says Robert, who recently celebrated 40 years with Woolworths Group after starting in 1984 packing groceries before beginning his butchery apprenticeship with Woolworths Supermarkets. “I love what I do, it's an exciting job. Every day is different!"
Robert’s mum Dorothy, or Dot as she’s known to many, shares the same sentiment – as did her late mum, Bessie. “She just loved working for Woolworths,” says Dot. “After she retired the first time, Woolworths asked her to come back. And she did, happily!”