The nationwide strike of transporters, which began last week, is now beginning to impact supplies at traditional as well as modern trade outlets, especially in the north and west. The fallout of the supply crunch would be felt in a day or two, a cross-spectrum of retailers told Business Standard. Sales could be affected, they added, a situation that both manufacturers and retail trade are unhappy about.
“While Big Bazaar is well stocked for now, there could be a problem if this strike continues,” Kishore Biyani, chief executive officer, Future Group, said. “Not only have the big truckers called off operations