Grocery shopping is a necessity of life for many – but the pandemic is changing the experience for many. According to consulting company McKinsey – 17 per cent of Canadians surveyed at the start of May had ordered curbside pickup for the very first time during the pandemic, while 10 per cent had tried out grocery delivery for the first time.
The survey also noted Canadians are spending less in all categories, except for two: in-home entertainment and groceries. It means grocery providers have been busier than ever, including Organic Box in Edmonton.
Their orders have tripled during the pandemic. Their model allows people to shop from the safety of home. “People go online, they can go through our whole catalog, they choose what they want,