Food and pharmaceuticals top sales
Article by February 3, 2021
Hours before the start of the lockdown aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19 on the island, many headed to supermarkets while a few made their way to Bridgetown to make last-minute purchases.
Several store owners reported getting “a few sales” as shoppers flocked mainly to grocery stores buying only what they needed at this time given the uncertainty of the coming weeks.
Mark Clarke, Location Manager of Bridgetown Duty-Free, formerly Cave Shepherd, said the majority of people who passed through the store were paying utility bills and their Cave Shepherd Card. He said some people also purchased early Valentine’s Day gifts, while some took advantage of sales in the liquor department.