As some businesses struggle to stay open during the pandemic, business for local convenience stores is booming
Since he arrived in Croydon from Pakistan, Rashid Butt has been running Save More Spicy Foods for 32 years. Speaking to Metro.co.uk Mr Butt said ‘Business hasn’t been affected in a bad sense. It has become a bit difficult during this period to run the shop because of all the government guidelines for social distancing. Wearing a mask makes it difficult to communicate.’‘But business is doing better now than ever. Before, Tesco’s and Sainsbury’s took over the local businesses. Because they ran out of items, people came here.‘I’ve got a lot more new customers now.
As major supermarkets run out of products, customers are turning to local stores that are well-stocked During the 12 weeks to 6 September 2020, online sales rose by 77%, bringing a £3.2billion increase to sales since lockdown began.
Good to see families r bk to cooking wholesome healthy meals again rather than the heavily procesed convenience foods that ppl have been scoffing dwn in today's fast paced no time to spare even for a good old fashioned meal around the dinner table defo a move int ryt direction.
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Geez. Ain’t that a shitter