Cooperative society’s practices over the last few days indicate that there is a stable supply of all essential commodities in Kuwait as reported by an Arabic Daily. With due consideration to the discount offers given on the national holidays the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Zahra Cooperative Society, Saleh Al-Husainan affirmed that the purchase pattern remains normal in Kuwait.
He further pointed out that there is a surge in the demand for masks, antiseptics, and foodstuffs with long storage capacity. Demand for main food products grew sharply, particularly goods with a long shelf life.
“We are working to provide all food products and the supply is abundant; covering the needs of consumers. Iranian and Chinese products have alternatives. We are coordinating with suppliers, similar to what we did in previous crises. If there is any shortage, alternatives are available at a reasonable price,” he assured.
Al Husainan announced that the cooperative has coordinated with the central market suppliers to fulfill customer demands. He said the Delivery Department was open during the national holidays in light of the increasing demand.
He stressed that the cooperative, in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, opened its supply center to supply food during the holidays. He stressed that since the beginning of the corona crisis, the cooperative has been taking precautionary measures such as sterilizing, cleaning and sanitizing shopping trolleys and facilities. He confirmed halting all activities and events for the national holidays, in addition to the cancellation of the spring camp for shareholders.
On the other hand, Board Chairman of Qortuba Cooperative Society Nasser Al-Basri affirmed the availability of all products and there have been no problems so far; pointing out that compensation for alternatives to Iranian and Chinese products requires time. He revealed “the supplier of Iranian products informed us about stopping the supply and we are discussing compensation with other suppliers, most likely from Egypt and Yemen.
