European Retail Briefing: Inc Impact of COVID-19 - April 2020
“The COVID-19 pandemic is having major economic consequences for Europe and for the retailing sector overall. Some countries have been hit more strongly but many of the current issues are shared by the leading economies, with grocery demand soaring and non-food sectors seeing a dramatic effect from store closures and the drop in demand for non-essential goods. In this scenario, we have seen a series of changes in consumer behaviour, which present threats but also potential opportunities if retailers are quick enough to adapt to the new state of play.” Armando Falcao, European Retail Analyst, 5th May 2020
Key issues covered in this report
Analyst comment - The impact of COVID-19 on Shopping behaviour
An overview of the latest European Retail sales and latest impact of COVID-19
Highlights of the latest Retail trend observations across Europe.
Monthly headlines and retail news across Europe.
“The COVID-19 pandemic is having major economic consequences for Europe and for the retailing sector overall. Some countries have been hit more strongly but many of the current issues are shared by the leading economies, with grocery demand soaring and non-food sectors seeing a dramatic effect from store closures and the drop in demand for non-essential goods. In this scenario, we have seen a series of changes in consumer behaviour ...
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Armando joined Mintel in 2019, writing reports for the retail sector. His entrepreneurial background as well as former employment in management consulting allowed him to develop his skills and experience in report writing, with a particular emphasis on retail. He is a BA (Hons) graduate from the University of Sao Paulo, in Brazil.
Analyst comment - The impact of COVID-19 on Shopping behaviour
