Panic buying at Supermarkets for Christmas

The transcript discusses the challenges of shopping on one of the busiest days of the year, focusing on the limited trading hours on Sundays in England and Wales. It highlights the suspension of these rules during the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the retailers' efforts to accommodate the increased demand close to Christmas. Despite efforts to manage the crowds, customers faced long queues and some items were unavailable. To address this, many supermarkets extended their Christmas Eve hours, with some opening at midnight. Sainsbury's managers were advised to be flexible with closing times to enhance the shopping experience.

What is one of the main challenges faced by shoppers on busy shopping days?

• Lack of shopping carts

• Restricted shopping hours

• Limited parking spaces

• Unfriendly staff

During which events were the trading hour rules temporarily suspended?

• Commonwealth Games

• World Cup

• Olympic and Paralympic Games

• European Championship

What is the busiest trading day mentioned in the transcript?

• December 23rd

• December 25th

• December 24th

• December 31st

How are supermarkets accommodating last-minute shoppers on Christmas Eve?

• Offering discounts

• Providing free delivery

• Extending opening hours

• Increasing staff

What flexibility is allowed by Sainsbury's managers regarding closing time?

• Letting customers shop as long as they enter before closing

• Allowing customers to enter after closing time

• Offering special discounts after closing

• Providing free parking after closing