Prague Shoppers Battle for Bargain Umbrellas at Lidl!
This past weekend, a wave of shopping excitement erupted at a Lidl store located in the Štěrboholy area of Prague, transforming the supermarket into a scene of chaos.
Customers found themselves in heated confrontations over a new supply of umbrellas that were being offered at an incredibly low price, resulting in mayhem that could only be subdued through police involvement.
The frenetic atmosphere intensified dramatically when Lidl brought in a fresh supply, which included umbrellas that were priced at just a few crowns.
As soon as the boxes arrived, shoppers started to grab at them even before they could be placed on the shelves, resulting in a physical altercation. A viral video that has been circulating on social media captures the moments when customers were seen struggling vigorously for the merchandise, with some pulling so forcefully that they almost toppled over.
In an attempt to regain control, a Lidl employee cried out “Enough!” but her cries were lost amidst the chaos as the scuffle continued. The situation became so escalated that store security had no choice but to step in and intervene.
Ti lidi se v tom Lidl outletu jednou navzájem pozabíjejí.🤦♀️ pic.twitter.com/cWMSAM1yYG
— Barbora Mercury 🇨🇿✌️🇪🇺 (@MercuryBarbora) March 26, 2025
Lidl Takes Action with Enhanced Security Measures
In the wake of the brawl, Lidl released a statement regarding the incident. “We are committed to ensuring the safety of both our customers and employees. As a response, we have already started to implement measures to avoid similar occurrences in the future, which includes boosting security during peak shopping days and limiting the number of items each shopper is allowed to buy,” remarked Lidl spokesperson Eliška Froschová Stehlíková.
The company emphasizes that this was an isolated incident and is confident that the new safety measures will help prevent any future disruptions.
“Currently, we do not anticipate any further incidents of this nature. If customers notice any situation that might compromise their safety, we strongly encourage them to report it to store security or to contact the Czech Police,” the spokesperson informed iDnes.cz.
