Spain supermarkets reject call to freeze price of basic essentials
With annual inflation clocking 10.3% in August, Spaniards have become increasingly concerned about the cost of living.
Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter12/09/2022 17:29 Supermarkets stress that there are no supply issues with chicken
The distributors say that there are some problems with chicken and water.
Mallorca experiencing problems with the supply of ice
There has been some rationing at supermarkets; restaurants haven't been affected.
Supermarkets will have to reserve 20% of space for loose products
New Spanish law also proposes a container deposit and return system.
Supermarkets in Mallorca turning to local product
While cash and carries and some supermarkets are running short, this isn't the situation across the whole island.
Distributors concerned about the number of workers off sick
A key issue is getting workers signed back on to work.
Spotlight North: How many supermarkets does any one place need?
There are six substantial supermarkets for what is a regular population of 20,000...
Sainsbury shareholder buys big stake in Mallorcan supermarket chain
He is the fourth largest shareholder in British supermarket chain.
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Supermarket online sales increase by five times
Supermarkets experienced greatly increased demand, but they will be affected by the absence of tourism.