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Walmart India witnesses spike in sales, imposes quantity restrictions on sensitive categories

Published
Mar 19, 2020

Walmart India has witnessed a spike in sales at its ‘Best Price’ stores, due to the coronavirus outbreak, which has led to panic buying among consumers across the country.


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Walmart has also imposed restrictions on certain sensitive products like hand sanitisers, and has also been in touch with its supply partners to meet the growing demand for products in the personal care segment.

Personal care products like soaps, hand washes and sanitisers disappearing from the shelves has caused panic among consumers, which has given rise to black marketing and hoarding of such products.

"Walmart has witnessed a spike in sales of items across categories such as personal care and hygiene as well as a few staples and processed food. We are also working towards identifying future bottlenecks, if they arise, to ensure supply chains remain intact and we continue to help meet consumer needs," the spokesperson of the company said in a statement.
 
"We maintain control over the number of members at our premises to maintain a safe distance and at the same time address the need to serve small businesses through our Best Price stores. Walmart India has also imposed quantity restrictions on its members for the purchase of certain sensitive categories like hand sanitisers," the company added.

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