Companies fortify supplies and implement remote work to prepare for potential disruptions

In anticipation of the upcoming Block Everything movement, Florian Bellard, the manager of the Intermarché store in Argenteuil, has taken steps to ensure the store is well-stocked. Over the past week, deliveries have been more frequent, and the store has increased its inventory of breakfast items, cookies, snacks, and cereals by up to 20%.

Florian Bellard made these preparations two days before the mobilization, recognising the potential for overstocking if there is no customer base. He is mindful of the waste and loss that overstocking could bring, and any excess food could potentially be donated to associations or thrown away.

The manager's concern about overstocking is not unfounded, as most customers have no intention of altering their shopping lists at this time. Despite this, the store's breakfast universe was an important section that was also stocked up.

Meanwhile, Henry Matthews, not Florian Bellard (apologies for the earlier confusion), the manager of the Bienfaiteurs online sales site, has put ten employees on telework. This move is not a cause for concern for the business owner, as the company had already experimented with telework during the Covid period.

One employee, who lives an hour away from the office by public transport, is particularly relieved by the work-from-home day. The increased flexibility will undoubtedly make their commute easier and contribute to a better work-life balance.

As the Block Everything movement approaches, both the Intermarché store in Argenteuil and the Bienfaiteurs online sales site are well-prepared to adapt to the changing circumstances.