Small Shopkeepers Closed Cabinets to Save Electricity

Small tradesmen took their own measures against increasing energy costs. According to the study of the new generation retail analytics company REM People with 700 grocery stores, 60 percent of the shopkeepers say that they close their refrigerator cabinets. Grocery stores operating with less stock have switched to LED lighting while reducing the use of heaters and air conditioners…

REM People, a next-generation retail analytics company, conducted a study with a sample of 700 grocery stores after rising electricity costs. According to the study, small shopkeepers said they took their own precautions against rising bills. While 60 percent of the shopkeepers stated that they closed their refrigerator cabinets, grocers with less stocks switched to LED lighting while reducing the use of heaters and air conditioners.

The bill exceeded 2 liras.

According to a study by REM People, grocery stores state that they experience a net increase in electricity bills with the hikes that come after the New Year. Previously, 25% of the bills were between 500-1000 TL, but now 34% of the electricity bills have increased to 2 thousand TL or more.

The biggest cost is in the closet

After the increasing bills, the shopkeepers started to take their own measures to save money. At the beginning of the measures taken, there are applications such as closing the cabinets and fitting the products of 3-4 brands in a single cabinet. 60 percent of grocers said they closed their cabinets as the biggest precaution. Operating the refrigerators at certain times of the day was also one of the methods used.

Air conditioners turned off

Another measure taken by small shopkeepers is to replace the bulbs with LED, that is, energy-efficient ones. 20 percent of the tradesmen do not take precautions because they are not enough. While 8 percent state that they stock less, 3 percent say that they do not use a heater, air conditioner or electric stove.

45% waiting for support

Tradesmen, who try to make all the savings in their own way, say that they expect support. While 45 percent of grocery stores emphasize that they expect discounts, discounts and financial support, they think that manufacturers do not keep their promises. While 15 percent of the tradesmen are waiting for electrical support for the cabinets, 10 percent want an extension of the terms.