Statistics Canada info on COVID-19 - Retail Council of Canada
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Statistics Canada info on COVID-19

April 9, 2020

In its document Canadian Consumers Prepared for COVID-19, Stats Canada reports on trends in consumer demand and sales. Among the most interesting information reported is:

  • Grocery sales +38%
  • Hand sanitizer +639%
  • Masks and gloves +377%
  • Dry goods and shelf stable foods +239%