Panic buying ahead of Greater Brisbane's COVID-19 lockdown prompts Woolworths to impose purchase limits
3 years, 9 months ago

Panic buying ahead of Greater Brisbane's COVID-19 lockdown prompts Woolworths to impose purchase limits

ABC  

Supermarket shelves been cleared of stock in some locations ahead of Greater Brisbane going into lockdown for the second time this year. Key points: Four cases of community transmission were recorded on Monday Shoppers rushed to supermarkets across Brisbane within hours of authorities announcing the lockdown Woolworths imposed product limits and reassured customers that stores would remain open as an essential service The three-day lockdown was announced after four cases of community transmission were recorded on Monday. As lines of shoppers snake out of stores across the region, purchase limits have been reinforced for essential products at Woolworths supermarkets in an attempt to ensure fair access to products. Photos and video posted to social media show shoppers rushing to supermarkets across Brisbane within hours of authorities announcing the lockdown. Coles Queensland general manager Jerry Farrell said stores were not introducing purchasing limits because "we trust that our customers will only buy what they need."

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Woolworths flags customer caution amid sales slowdown and cost-of-living pain
8 months ago

Woolworths flags customer caution amid sales slowdown and cost-of-living pain

Live Mint  

May 2 - Australia's Woolworths warned of continued caution among consumers and cost-of-living pressures on Thursday, even as inflation moderated, as the supermarkets operator faced a slowdown in sales from its biggest segment, Australian Food. "Customers are looking for more ways to save," Banducci said, while customer segments across the Australian Food division reported highest levels of concern amid a …

Coles introduces new purchase limits in NT supermarkets after flooding in South Australia
2 years, 11 months ago

Coles introduces new purchase limits in NT supermarkets after flooding in South Australia

ABC  

Territorians will only be allowed to buy two bags of flour, two packets of rice and two bottles of fresh milk from Coles supermarkets under new purchase limits introduced today. Key points: Major supermarkets in the Northern Territory are facing temporary food shortages and delivery delays related to COVID-19 and recent flooding Work to repair washed out rail tracks connecting …

Supermarket in UK Urges People to 'Shop as Normal' after Imposing Purchasing Limits amid Strict Lockdown
4 years ago

Supermarket in UK Urges People to 'Shop as Normal' after Imposing Purchasing Limits amid Strict Lockdown

News 18  

British food giant Tesco has put up limits on purchasing on essential items like eggs, toilet paper, rice, and soap. The new purchasing rules were rolled out as the United Kingdom undergoes stricter lockdown measures in view of mutated coronavirus reports. Tesco has maintained a three-item limit on essential items such as flour, dried pasta and antibacterial wipes for several …

Coles and Woolworths reinstate buying limits as Melbourne is thrust back into lockdown
4 years, 6 months ago

Coles and Woolworths reinstate buying limits as Melbourne is thrust back into lockdown

Daily Mail  

Panic buyers have raided supermarket shelves ahead of Wednesday's coronavirus lockdown in Victoria, forcing Coles and Woolworths to reinstate purchasing limits. Queues to get into Coles supermarkets wrapped around shopping centres as people rushed to stock up on essentials Metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire will be thrust back into a six week lockdown as a second outbreak of COVID-19 …

Panic buying is forcing supermarkets to ration food and supplies
4 years, 9 months ago

Panic buying is forcing supermarkets to ration food and supplies

CNN  

London CNN Business — Supermarkets in countries around the world are rationing food and household staples in an attempt to prevent shortages as the coronavirus pandemic sparks waves of panic buying. Popular products such as toilet paper, soap and long-life milk will be limited to two per customer, Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe said in a letter to customers. The four-item …

Coles announces new restrictions on everyday items including milk
4 years, 9 months ago

Coles announces new restrictions on everyday items including milk

Daily Mail  

Supermarket giants are introducing even harsher restrictions on the number of grocery items customers can purchase as they struggle to cope with a surge in demand due to coronavirus panic-buying. Scroll down for full list of items Supermarket giant Coles has added more essential items to its restricted purchasing list in an attempt to reduce panic buying and make sure …

Coronavirus panic buying still leaves empty Woolworths shelves for elderly shoppers during dedicated hour
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus panic buying still leaves empty Woolworths shelves for elderly shoppers during dedicated hour

ABC  

Elderly people and those with disability have been forced to stand in long queues for Woolworths supermarkets, only to discover empty shelves inside, despite special arrangements for the most vulnerable shoppers to beat the crowds. Woolworths has conceded its first day of a dedicated shopping hour for pensioners and people with disability "wasn't perfect", with some stores still stripped of …

Coronavirus sees Woolworths, Coles combat panic-buying with special hours for seniors, people with disabilities
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus sees Woolworths, Coles combat panic-buying with special hours for seniors, people with disabilities

ABC  

Woolworths and Coles have introduced special hours in their supermarkets to ensure that older people and people with disabilities will be able to shop in less crowded aisles during the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: The new Woolworths hours began today from 7:00am nationally Coles later announced it would do the same, starting on Wednesday Access will be granted only to …

Covid19 scare prompts \'panic buy\' in Australia
4 years, 10 months ago

Covid19 scare prompts \'panic buy\' in Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Australia's biggest supermarket on Wednesday announced a limit on toilet paper purchases after the global spread of coronavirus sparked a spate of panic buying Down Under. Woolworths said the restriction of four packs of toilet paper per person would apply "to ensure more customers have access to the products". Despite government assurances, there has been a run on some …

Coronavirus fears prompt shoppers to stock up on essential items, stripping supermarket shelves
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus fears prompt shoppers to stock up on essential items, stripping supermarket shelves

ABC  

Across the country supermarket shelves are being stripped bare as Australians start stocking up on essentials, should a coronavirus pandemic be officially declared. Key points: Items like tinned food, toilet paper and medical supplies are being stockpiled Experts recommend adding long-life and essential items to a "pandemic stash", rather than panic buying Those suffering from medical conditions are recommended to …

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