Mass consumption, crisis situation, Coronavirus, French consumers, consumer perspective, panic in France, anticipation in times of crisis, virus, disease, economy, politics
In recent days, panic has invaded the homes of French consumers, since the Coronavirus has officially arrived in France, causing in particular the closure of schools. In these moments of doubt, fear and anguish, some consumers have tended to rush into the supermarket shelves in order to provide stocks of dry food, such as pasta, rice, semolina, etc., as well as toilet paper and other hygiene products. This rush to the supermarket causes many shortages, which are in no way caused by the suppliers, but by the consumers themselves.
[...] Nicolas Raffin: ‘Coronavirus : Achats en hausse, gestion des stocks Comment la grande distribution fait-elle face ?' (2020) Sud-ouest : Coronavirus : Supermarchés et hypermarchés passent en mode de combat (2020). [...]
[...] However, nothing is easy when you see the panic and mounting angst that the Coronavirus is creating among consumers. It would not be surprising if the government decided to effect rationing in order to control the unreasonable consumer purchases behaviour, since this cannot be done in a logical and natural way. So, it is true that some departments are out of stock, since consumers have robbed supermarkets, but it is perfectly wrong to speak of a shortage. Therefore, large-scale distribution, in general, has reinforced stocks, and apart from a few foreign suppliers who will not be able to keep up, the vast majority are able to produce more products. [...]
[...] The distribution managers in the territory have also planned for possible additional deliveries to hypermarkets and other food sales areas, in order to cut short any rumours of shortages and also to reassure consumers. In addition, exceptional authorisations (permits) have been and continue to be granted so that the vast majority of warehouses can open on Sundays. B. Anticipation in Times of Crisis Large-scale distribution is currently experiencing an unprecedented period of crisis, with an unusual accumulation of consumers. The shelves are emptying drastically, and it seems impossible to convince customers. [...]
[...] Mass consumption and crisis situation – Parallel with the Coronavirus In recent days, panic has invaded the homes of French consumers, since the Coronavirus has officially arrived in France, causing in particular the closure of schools. In these moments of doubt, fear and anguish, some consumers have tended to rush into the supermarket shelves in order to provide stocks of dry food, such as pasta, rice, semolina, etc., as well as toilet paper and other hygiene products. This rush to the supermarket causes many shortages, which are in no way caused by the suppliers, but by the consumers themselves. [...]
[...] In fact, the power of a supplier depends a lot on fashion and trends either food or other. All industries are affected by these trends, which can change very quickly. Expectations and needs are constantly different, the impacted public being ever younger and more demanding. For example, the Coronavirus has made basic necessities essential, at the expense of organic or other products. Another difficulty is that of having problems replenish stocks, which can happen in times of crisis in particular. [...]
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