With the coronavirus pandemic, the only resource used to prevent the spread of the virus is quarantine, staying at home. Since the country cannot stop, there has been an increase in people working from home.
Therefore, there was an increase in notebook sales, in March for example, sales even competed with the Black Friday week of 2019. Other sectors increased by 23.3% such as self-service and pharmacy items.
According to data from Nielson Brasil, the increase began with commodities (66.1%), groceries (34.5) and cleaning (43.1%).
The changes in the Brazilian habit, due to isolation, foods such as milk, beans, sugar and rice are on the list of commodities, instant noodles and hygiene products are the most sought after.
Increase and decrease in products
Cleaning products such as alcohol, bleach, disinfectants and toilet paper also saw an increase. Another profile developed by the researchers was the increase in the purchase of powdered juices and concentrated juices. Although this means that in addition to people seeking convenience, they are also seeking to save money.
Even with the increase in online commerce and food delivery, Brazilians continue to go to the supermarket. Some products have seen a drop, such as shampoo, which has fallen by 8%. Shampoo use is often linked to daily commitments, meetings and appointments.
Men saw a drop in shaving products, with quarantine meetings and events becoming rare, the result is men shaving less. Therefore, some products will have increases and others will not, it is based on each person's routine and how to deal with issues at home.
The issue of economy is a fundamental factor for the current scenario, taking good care of your health so as not to get sick, because of the new habits. In short, quarantine is an important part of protecting yourself, whether working or at home, taking care of your health is important and essential against the virus.