They will be the places where we will come together to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries, or grab a drink with friends and family. Humans are social animals and there will come a time when we will all need to feel normal again by sitting down and breaking bread with one another. A survey conducted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) found that one in four hospitality businesses is facing a serious risk of closing. Photo by Courtesy Destination CanadaLike restaurants, retailers also took a big hit in the spring, but the hardships were not shared by all. Grocery stores have had a banner year, with year-over-year sales increasing 11.5 per cent in the first 10 months of 2020.

Source: National Post January 02, 2021 21:11 UTC