Have you been to a supermarket lately?
If so, you’d notice something: items might disappear from the shelf but an hour later, they’ll magically reappear.
That’s because supermarkets seem to progressively stock up their shelves to prevent hoarders from starting their own minimart at home.
But do they have enough in their warehouse?
According to NTUC FairPrice CEO, Seah Kian Peng, it is a resounding yes.
NTUC FairPrice CEO Says Their Warehouse is ‘Quite Full’ So Prices of Essentials to Remain Affordable
The CEO of NTUC FairPrice is also a Member of Parliament for Marine Parade GRC.
On Monday (6 April 2020), as he spoke in Parliament as the CEO of FairPrice, he said, “I would like to assure everyone in the House, and Singaporeans outside, that our warehouses are quite full. We have rice, canned food, toilet paper, cooking oil, instant noodles. We have fruits and vegetables. We have meats, fresh and frozen.”
However, he admitted that prices of certain items have increased recently due to higher demand globally, increase in production costs and shipping and freight charges.
Nevertheless, FairPrice is going to keep fair pricing.
He added, “But be assured that we will continue to do our best to moderate these price increases and make it affordable to all.”
So if you’re worried that prices of daily essentials would increase, relax—unless the COVID-19 last for years, you should still be able to afford toilet papers to keep your butt clean.
NTUC FairPrice Now Have Pop-Up Stores to Cater to Higher Demand
With many people staying at home now, the need for daily essentials would have increased drastically.
Which is why NTUC FairPrice has also set up pop-up stores to fill up the demand.
Here’s a list of the pop-up stores, which they officially name it the temporary atrium stores:
North
- Blk 712 Ang Mo Kio Ave 6 01-4056, S(560712)
- Junction 8 Shopping Centre: 9 Bishan Place, B1-01, S(579837)
- Blk 510 Bishan St 13, S(570510)
- Thomson Plaza: 301 Upper Thomson Rd, #03-37/38, S(574408)
- The Woodgrove: 30 Woodlands Ave 1, 01-11, S(739065)
Northeast
- Blk 253 Serangoon Central Drive #-01-241 S(550253)
- Waterway Point: 83 Punggol Central, B2-32, S(828761)
Central
- Blk 166 Bukit Merah Central, 01-3531 & 02-3531, S(150166)
West
- Bukit Timah Plaza: No.1 Jln Anak Bukit, B1-01 & B2-01, S(588996)
East
- Blk 212 Bedok Nth St 1, 01-147, S(460212)
- Downtown East e! Hub: 1 Pasir Ris Close, 02-127, S(519599)
- 6 Marine Parade Central, S(449411)
- Pasir Ris West Plaza: Blk 734 Pasir Ris St 72, 01-37, S(510734)
If possible, you might want to purchase your items online instead.
