Question

What's the impact of COVID-19 on supermarkets supply chain/logistics/product flow on grocery product categories such as Trade Up/Bulk items?

Answer 1

Consumers from all the demographics are shifting to digital shopping and delivery. There has been an unprecedented demand of grocery and food in the entire ecosystem. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in greater demand for groceries and essential food items, which has lead to effect the credit flow of the supermarkets and kirana stores. The retailers and manufacturers are under the question that how can the current crisis effect the future purchasing behaviour once everything is back to normal.
The major problems arising in the current situation is that the majority of the respondents are not able to get all the essential grocery and food. The product flow of groceries has increased due to the current pandemic situation. As per the needs of the customers, the food and grocery items are being consumed in a bulk and many others are not able to get the essentials for their survival. The countries with strong agricultural background have better conditions than that of the countries which are only dependent on imports and industrial production.