Hard liquor sales are up 75 percent year-on-year, as consumers stock up now bars and restaurants are closed in many states around the U.S.
Trends like virtual parties and happy hours have only added to the need to purchase alcohol for home consumption, explained Fischer:"I know there are some people doing virtual happy hours, maybe they need wine for that, and people are not comfortable going out, so if they can get a delivery they'd like to do that." Other products to have a recent sales surge include toilet roll, hand sanitizer, and pasta.
Due to COVID-19, the majority of Americans are currently under a stay-at-home order. States with the strictest social distancing measures in place include New York, California, Connecticut, Washington, Rhode Island, Alaska, Colorado, Vermont, Michigan, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Nevada, Hawaii. In Maine, violators of the"Stay Healthy at Home Mandate" are subject to up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Wash hands after coughing or sneezing; when caring for the sick; before, during and after food preparation; before eating; after using the toilet; when hands are visibly dirty; and after handling animals or waste.Avoid touching your hands, nose and mouth. Do not spit in public.
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