Consumers in Ireland spent almost €629m more on groceries during the lockdown than they did in the corresponding period a year earlierConsumers in Ireland spent almost €629m more on groceries during the lockdown than they did in the corresponding period a year earlier, new figures show. That contributed to an extra €70.9m being spent through the channel compared to the corresponding period a year ago. She said that Kantar research shows that 40pc of Irish consumers say they feel financially comfortable and that confidence is reflected in how they are shopping. And despite the growth in online shopping, it appears the channel will still have to fight to gain even more significant traction. Kantar said that 63.6pc of people still haven’t done any grocery shopping online and don’t intend doing so in the future.

Source: Irish Independent June 29, 2020 11:03 UTC