Fan-favourite retailer Woolworths trended on social media this past week when shoppers found empty shelves in stores.
WOOLWORTHS TO STOCK SHELVES
Woolworths expects to have fully stocked shelves soon after supply issues and disruptions left some stores short of fresh produce and meat, according to Business Live.
The retailer reveals that their red meat shortage was mainly due to a supplier-related issue.
“We’re aware of a supplier issue affecting our stock and are working to resolve it. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience,” said Woolworths.
IOLconfirms that Woolworths shelves are expected to be full by the end of the week at the latest.
“Our supplier has resolved their internal challenges; production started on Friday and has been fully restored,” adds the retailer.
Woolies‘ supply chain was affected by supplier-related problems and heavy rains in key agricultural regions such as Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
The retailer had a shortage of fresh produce such as lettuce, spinach and cauliflower and also had a temporary shortage of avocados in January this year.
The company reveals that it now sourcing from other suppliers and expects coming harvests from Mozambique and Limpopo to improve availability of its fresh produce.
The retailer trended on X this past week when social media user @RoryPetzer shared pictures of empty shelves at Woolworths.
SOUTH AFRICANS REACT TO RETAILER’S SHORTAGE
@shikoWinnie: “Oh interesting! I was wondering if there’s a disease outbreak or something.”
@Pier_Lauri: “Oh, wanting their suppliers to be burdened with more and more costs so it ruins their business. I suppose while Woolworths then just sales on to the next supplier.”
@Wizoskee: “The farmers did not comply with free range rules.”
@NathanAuala: “I guess you could say that they have a bone to pick. The sooner they meat up and resolve, the better. I mean really these are petty issues.’
@BennettsDebbie: “Local farmer farming A Grade beef gets R30 per kg!! Look at what we buy it at? Farming at these prices is not sustainable.”
@Karen_91699: “The steaks are high in this game between the farmers and Woolworths. Let’s see who wins the battle or if they meat in the middle.”
@Majocci: “Seems Woolworths is in a steak-y situation. No meat means they’re really beefing up their problems!”
@lindy_nice: “Luckily they are making ends meet then. I Aas worried. We have a lot at steak. It’s such a cutthroat business.”
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