The Co-op retail chain in the UK is experiencing widespread shelf depletion due to a cyberattack that may still grant hackers access to its network, causing significant supply chain disruptions. The company is working to restore delivery systems and mitigate the impact on stores, especially in critical areas like perishables and isolated locations.
Affected: Co-op retail chain, UK retail system
Affected: Co-op retail chain, UK retail system
Keypoints
- Grocery shelves at Co-op are increasingly empty across the UK due to ongoing cyberattack-related disruptions.
- The company fears hackers still have access to its network, keeping critical logistics systems offline.
- Deliveries are significantly below normal capacity, with some depots operating at less than 20%, causing low stock levels.
- Perishable items like meat, poultry, eggs, and milk are prioritized for delivery due to legal disposal requirements.
- Other products, including fresh produce and canned goods, are increasingly missing from stores.
- Co-op is working to resume full supply, but staff warn it may take weeks to fully recover shelves.
- The company has implemented contingency plans for isolated stores, like on the island of Islay, and is cooperating to limit disruption.
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