Aumento de ventas de papel higiénico en Reino Unido tras llamado del secretario de Defensa

Aumento de ventas de papel higiénico en Reino Unido tras llamado del secretario de Defensa

Los fabricantes británicos de papel higiénico reportaron un incremento superior al 30 % en sus ventas tras la recomendación del secretario de Defensa Wes Streeting de que los hogares ensamblen kits de emergencia de tres días. Los supermercados experimentaron una mayor demanda de agua embotellada, alimentos enlatados, legumbres y baterías, mientras que minoristas como Iceland y Maplin registraron un notable aumento en la venta de radios de cuerda, linternas y bancos de energía después del mismo llamado.

Actores

Wes Streeting Ocado Iceland Booths Association of Convenience Stores Ed Woodall Ged Futter

Ubicaciones

United Kingdom

Artículos

27 de octubre de 2026
3 en total
Loo paper sales soar after stockpiling calls
Loo paper sales soar after stockpiling calls

The Telegraph • 27 de oct 19:35

UK toilet-paper manufacturers reported a 30-plus percent rise in sales following Defence Secretary Wes Streeting's call for households to assemble emergency “be ready” kits.

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Bottled water and tinned food sales surge after UK government issues emergency stockpile advice
Bottled water and tinned food sales surge after UK government issues emergency stockpile advice

The Guardian • 27 de oct 15:51

Following a government campaign urging households to stock supplies for 72 hours, UK retailers report sharp increases in purchases of bottled water, canned goods, wind-up radios, torches and power banks.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 9% Centro
Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up
Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up

BBC • 27 de oct 06:33

Retailers such as Iceland, Maplin and Robert Dyas saw sharp increases in sales of tinned food, radios, torches and power banks after Defence Secretary Wes Streeting urged the public to prepare for potential crises.

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26 de octubre de 2026
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Water and baked beans sell out after public told to stockpile food
Water and baked beans sell out after public told to stockpile food

The Telegraph • 26 de oct 21:22

Supermarket shelves in Britain are running low on bottled water, tinned goods and batteries after the defence secretary urged households to prepare emergency kits for potential cyber attacks.

Credibilidad 48% Manip. 32% Centro
Beans and water sell out as shoppers heed resilience advice
Beans and water sell out as shoppers heed resilience advice

The Times • 26 de oct 17:45

Supermarkets reported higher demand for non-perishable food, bottled water and batteries after the defence secretary urged households to stock three days of supplies amid hybrid-threat warnings.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 12% Centro