Since the fire broke out in the snuff manufacturer Swedish Match’s factory, stores and customers seem to have predicted a possible shortage of snuff and stocked up with boxes to avoid running out. But the bunkering would prove to have consequences as there is currently a certain lack of availability of the popular product.
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In the Stockholm area, the availability of the product currently seems to be somewhat impaired because the supplier has been behind in deliveries. It says Mitt i.
“We haven’t been able to get back to full delivery, but some stores have also taken on larger volumes than normal. The logistics chain depends on many parts working at the same time, and the teams are working feverishly to catch up,” says Anette RosengrenNordic CEO at Swedish Match”, to Mitt i.
The bunker edge also seems to be a contributing factor in the currently limited supply.
The newspaper has also spoken to Anna Nordell who is the store manager at Ica Kvantum Lidingö. She says that many stores are currently placing extra large orders from snuff manufacturers.
“I can imagine that the customers also hoarded and bought extra when their favorite variety came in. It also means that it runs out faster,” she tells the newspaper.
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This happens if there is a shortage
If this is a continuing pattern, it may mean continued limited availability, and even shortages of some products. But a potential shortage would directly affect customers.
“We would get a lot of dissatisfied customers. They want their special kind,” says Mats Liljerehncommunications strategist at Coop till Mitt i.
Some Coop stores around Stockholm are also reported to have encountered challenges regarding snuff supply. However, how these arose is difficult to speculate on, says Mats Liljerehn. It writes Middle of.
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