Supermarkets hit by increased demand — fuelling fears Covid second wave will spark panic-buying
SUPERMARKETS have warned they’ve been hit by increased demand – fuelling fears a second wave of Covid will spark a second wave of unnecessary panic buying.
Stores will be hoping not to see a repeat of the panic buying across the nation in March that saw stocks of staples, like bread, and toilet paper run out as people selfishly bulk-bought essentials.
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