UAE supermarkets adapt supply routes to keep shelves stocked
Spinneys is exploring a 7,000km road freight route from London to Dubai (taking ~15 days) to avoid disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz closure. They've kept inflation low by focusing on local goods and haven't passed extra costs to customers yet. The UAE has a 4-6 month essential goods reserve, and other retailers like Choithrams and Lulu are also finding creative ways, like shared shipments and cargo flights, to maintain supply and manage rising expenses.
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