Taxi strike: Why retailers are running out of bread, eggs and dairy | Business

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The empty shelves of many grocers in the Western Cape are a result of the ongoing taxistrike, which is limiting the mobility of staff, including those working at distribution centres. | LameezOmarjee TammyPetersen87

Shoprite said that it also has"contingency plans" in place to keep its stores open and trading as normally as possible.

A few stores also had to close their doors for periods each day to ensure the safety of staff. This meant trading hours of some stores were negatively impacted. Komlosy noted, however, that this is changing as more staff are returning to work and the situation regarding stock shortages is also improving.

Woolworths closed operations in its supply chain over safety concerns of its employees and suppliers. It has since resumed its supply.The retailer suspended its online delivery service on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, given that product availability was impacted. But this service resumed on Thursday.

 

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