Sainsbury’s has left shoppers disappointed after it confirmed several items would be permanently removed from its shelves.
The retail giant is set to stop selling CDs and DVDs due to a decline in demand, reports BirminghamLive .
While Sainsbury’s will continue to sell vinyl records, the retailer said it’s customers “increasingly go online for entertainment”.
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The move to stop selling the forms of entertainment comes amid a complex and tough landscape.
However, that hasn’t stopped shoppers from sharing their disappointment - and anger - online.
Taking to social media, one fuming shopper wrote: “I’m a big fan of physical media and always will be.
“When a new album that I want comes out I’ll buy the CD. When the latest movie is released I’ll get the Blu Ray. It’s a shame the world seems to be moving away from it."
A second said: “Damn shame”.
A third added: “Supermarkets were never good places to buy films or music. Decline in physical media or not."
A spokesperson for Sainsbury’s said: “Our customers increasingly go online for entertainment, so earlier this year we took the decision to gradually phase out the sale of DVDs and CDs, so that we can dedicate extra space to food and popular products like clothing and homeware”.
A spokesperson for the British Phonographic Industry said: "The CD has proved exceptionally successful for nearly 40 years and remains a format of choice for many music fans who value sound quality, convenience and collectability.
“Although demand has been following a long-term trend as consumers increasingly transition to streaming, resilient demand is likely to continue for many years, enhanced by special editions and other collectible releases.
“If some retailers now see the format as less of a priority, this will create a further opportunity for others, such as independent shops and specialist chains such as HMV, to cater to the continuing demand.”
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