257 FOOD FACTS Please don't change retailers unless you must Every change means extra staff work If you must change retailers, apply to your Food Office between August 8th and August 28th with your old and new books. You will not have to explain why you wish to change, but it will be a real service to the country if you stay with your present retailers, as every change necessitates extra work. Before you go to the Food Office, do these four things:— 1. Make sure that the retailers to whom you want to transfer are prepared to take you.