Panic buying hits DKH Sainsburys

[dbboy]

Sainsbo had coffee in stock yesterday lunch time, don't know about potatoes, there seems to be a general shortage of eggs all around, don't know why as they have limited shelf life of a couple of weeks max. The butcher I use had none yesterday and said people had been coming from other parts of south London to buy 10 trays at a time from them, they have now restricted quantities of eggs to max one tray per Regular customer.

[edcam]

Just back. Long queue but all quite civilised. Not too badly stocked (although no eggs or flour.) Pretty good stock of fruit and veg. We found the last bottle of hand wash.

[malumbu]

I've been to a few shops selling groceries over the last two to three weeks. I'm pleased to say they all had food and alcohol. Similarly filling stations have petrol and diesel. I'm happy to provide a daily update. Although I expect that my reports wont change. Sorry I can't tell you which shops I am using as you may rush out and clear the shelves of my favourite biscuits.

[mancity68]

How is the Coop on Lordship Lane looking. Went in last Saturday at 730am and shelves pretty bereft

[natty01295]

CO-OP - East Dulwich

Still Empty Shelves, closes at 8pm Now to restock every night

[natty01295]

Store information Dog Kennel Hill

Main Store

Open today from 08:00 to 20:00

Store opening hours

Monday

08:00 - 20:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 20:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 20:00

Thursday

08:00 - 20:00

Friday

08:00 - 20:00

Saturday

08:00 - 20:00

Sunday

11:00 - 17:00

[Bic Basher]

The queue at Forest Hill Sainsbury's wasn't as long if all you want are a few things.

[teddyboy23]

I think because people are observing the 2 metre rule plus having a trolley as well which is about another metre in lengh. The queues look worse .than what they really are .if that makes sense.

[Bic Basher]

They were nearly fully stocked with loo roll this afternoon. Queuing was around 15 mins from the nursery to the main entrance.

[ianr]

> Queuing was around 15 mins from the

> nursery to the main entrance.

What determined the rate of entry?

[Bic Basher]

ianr Wrote:

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> > Queuing was around 15 mins from the

> > nursery to the main entrance.

>

> What determined the rate of entry?

The chap supervising it today was letting in groups of 2 to 4 every 3/4 mins from what I could see.

Despite this, there were still pockets of busy aisles and the queue for self service tills is longer because they're the only tills accepting cash now.

[dbboy]

Is this part of Sainsbo plan to make things even more inconvenient for customers, bearing in mind those on checkout are all wearing gloves.

[Bic Basher]

Sainsbury's Forest Hill now has a one adult policy. They also are giving each customer hand sanitiser on their hands as they walk in.

[richard tudor]

Does this apply to OAP's? in their 7/8 shopping hour do you know?

[richard tudor]

unable find out from Sainsbury's web sight does anyone know the answer.

My wife finds it very difficult to walk and I have bad sight so it is always a joint effort.

Would appreciate answer or if someone could assk when they go

Many thanks

[IlonaM]

richard tudor Wrote:

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> unable find out from Sainsbury's web sight does

> anyone know the answer.

>

> My wife finds it very difficult to walk and I have

> bad sight so it is always a joint effort.

>

> Would appreciate answer or if someone could assk

> when they go

>

> Many thanks

From the Sainsburys website today:

'Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, all our supermarkets will dedicate 08.00 to 09.00 to serving elderly customers, disabled customers and carers'

You could also try the click & collect service online but I think you would probably qualify for priority delivery registration as well - a bit tricky in practice, but possible.

[richard tudor]

Thank you for the only response.

All I want to know is it only one person allowed in or can two people go together as a couple.

Why is it so difficult for some one to ask and reply.

[IlonaM]

Hi Richard,

Sorry, I don't have a clear response to that (I rely on deliveries), but I think that if you both have a medical reason and the two of you need to shop together you shouldn't have a problem both getting in. If you should have any difficulties you can make a complaint (see below for details of free resources available on Fry Law website).

With best wishes,

Ilona

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