Lock down of cities, fear of viral flu spread, slow economy, shortage of essential commodities, etc are triggering panic of all sorts across the world. It’s not much different in Trivandrum.
One scenario is common. Most stores are seeing panicked buyers, emptying shelf and buying more as reserve.
Grocery stores are now holds the most valuable merchandise. It’s the big shopping bonanza for shop owners – no mega deals or discounted offers or Wednesday deals are required to appeal customers. Open the shutters and they are they to greet you with a smile.
Today, I reached the drive-in Margin Free store at Kumarapuram by around 3ish in the hope that there were would be fewer shoppers.
Guess what. The parking space was lined with cars and bikes. Looks like each one in the shop have thought the same and came in for a surprise. 🙂
As I moved through the aisles, most of the shopping racks were nearing empty. Shoppers had picked all the essential stuffs – from eggs to liquid soaps, atta to crunchy bites. The curd rack too was empty. Luckily, fresh stock just came in.
Frenzy of shoppers – Hoarding or Precautionary Buffer Purchase
One thing is certain – business is good in this FMCG sector, especially things related to pre-packed food.
It’s the time for home-chefs to make eatables and make good sales. If you are living in a big apartment complex, then people interested in food related business can see good number of takers for fresh and tasty dishes.
Now in Trivandrum, I’m missing the sight of shoppers in Bangalore. I’m sure stores like Top in Town at Cambridge Layout too would be experiencing a tide of shoppers and so would be the profits.
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