British supermarkets are frantically trying to build up their online operations during the coronavirus emergency but no matter how hard they work they will not have enough capacity to meet unprecedented levels of demand.
FILE PHOTO: Ocado delivery vans return to a depot in Hatfield as the spread of the coronavirus disease continues, Hatfield, Britain, March 28, 2020. REUTERS/Paul Childs/File Photo
Prior to the health crisis about 8% of British grocery demand was ordered online, with 92% bought in stores. But major supermarkets are reporting demand has surged to about 75% of people wanting an online delivery. Walmart owned Asda, the No. 3 player, is similarly requesting customers to shop in stores if possible so that delivery slots can be kept for those most in need.
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