This means we now often have stock on the shelves all day and at the end of the day,” the supermarket chain said. “Most people are now just buying what they need for themselves and their families. Some items, such as pasta, long-life milk, and tinned tomatoes will continue to be limited to two per customer for the foreseeable future. Supermarkets rationing and rules Sainsbury’sĪfter initially rationing all products to a maximum of three per customer, Sainsbury’s has now eased some of these restrictions for “non-essential products”. The list was drawn up by the Government in order to allow supermarkets to target the most needy with online deliveries.Īll the latest information on which stores are rationing items, the changes to opening times and what this means for the UK supply chain, can be found below. Supermarkets have been supplied with a list of 1.5 million vulnerable customers who have been told to self-isolate for at least 12 weeks. Retailers have been quick to respond to the increased demand, putting in place restrictions on the number of products customers can buy, as well as changing store opening times and online delivery slots to benefit elderly and vulnerable customers, and key workers. The coronavirus outbreak has caused panic buying in the UK, leaving supermarket shelves empty as shoppers deal with the UK lockdown measures to stem the spread.
