At Guardian, demand for ART kits has doubled since mid-January, “significantly higher” than in November and December, a DFI Retail Group spokesperson told CNA.
More people returning to offices and Chinese New Year festivities could be behind the surge in demand, the spokesperson added.
“We have also seen an increase in demand in the past week as more consumers are taking extra precautions and conducting self-tests before their Chinese New Year visitations,” said the DFI spokesperson.
While Guardian has “sufficient supplies”, the retailer is “ordering more and working with our suppliers to ensure a steady supply of ART kits”.
Watsons told CNA on Wednesday that stocks are “snapped up fast upon hitting the stores”.
“In anticipation of more demand of ART kits with the current situation, we have placed orders for more supplies of the ART kits,” the retailer said, adding that it was monitoring “the trend closely”.