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 was the impact of the Olympic and Paralympic Games on retail rules?

What strategies are supermarkets employing to accommodate last-minute shoppers?