Sharp rise in sales of some essential goods after government call to stock up
Summary
Some UK retailers reported sharp increases in sales of emergency supplies after Defence Secretary Wes Streeting urged people to keep basic goods at home. The government advice cited items such as water, tinned food, torches and phone chargers to prepare for disruptions including cyber attacks and extreme weather.Key Facts
- Iceland said sales of tinned products rose 40% over the weekend and reported strong bottled-water sales.
- Robert Dyas reported a 160% increase in radio sales compared with the previous week.
- Maplin said radio sales rose 92%, torch sales rose 284% and power-bank sales rose 106% after the government announcement, compared with the same period in the previous month.
- Streeting’s October 22 advice included three litres of water per person per day, tinned goods, baby food, battery-powered torches and mobile-phone charging packs.
- Independent online retailer Sgt Prepper’s said its sales increased tenfold after the government’s Be Ready campaign began.
- Preppers Shop UK’s founder reported a 650% increase in sales after the announcement.
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