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# Boss of Lichfield retailer says company is working with suppliers to keep shelves stocked as second national lockdown approaches
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/boss-of-lichfield-retailer-says-company-is-working-with-suppliers-to-keep-shelves-stocked-as-second-national-lockdown-approaches/
- Published: 2020-11-02T16:11:10.000Z
- Updated: 2020-11-02T16:11:40.000Z
- Description: The boss of a Lichfield retailer has reassured customers that plans are in place to cope with any changes to demand as part of the national lockdown.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: News

The boss of a Lichfield retailer has reassured customers that plans are in place to cope with any changes to demand as part of the national lockdown.

The Government has confirmed plans for a four week series of restrictions starting on Thursday (5th November).

The first lockdown saw limits on purchases in supermarkets has panic buying took hold.

But Debbie Robinson, Central England Co-op’s chief executive, said she was confident supply would meet demand this time around.

![Debbie Robinson](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/debbie-robinson-15.jpg)

Debbie Robinson

> “We are confident that we have taken all the necessary precautionary steps, including working with a wide range of local suppliers, to keep local Co-op stores well stocked.  
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> “Our suppliers and colleagues are working hard to make sure that shelves are regularly re-stocked, as a community retailer we know how important it is for everyone to have access to good quality food and vital essentials.  
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> “Today we are asking our customers and members to be considerate to others at this uncertain time and shop responsibly.”  
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> Debbie Robinson, Central England Co-op

The retailer said it would be continuing to work with food banks via instore donation points in a bid to support communities through the pandemic.