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412. What Happens When Everyone Stays Home to Eat?

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Pandemic-Driven Grocery Evolution

This chapter examines the transformation in grocery shopping behaviors spurred by the pandemic, highlighting increased foot traffic, basket sizes, and a shift towards online shopping. It also discusses the contrasting impacts on grocery sales and the food service sector, revealing a significant change in consumer spending patterns amidst crisis-driven adaptations.

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