Colombia: Retail Foods

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The retail sector in Colombia is undergoing a transformation due to the Covid-19 economic slowdown and quarantine measures. Consumer habits have changed for the near term and may remain different even after the Covid-19 crisis be over. The quarantine isolation period in Colombia has become one of the longest in the world, affecting consumer preferences since they are seeking stay-at-home products. This report reflects these consumer preference changes.

Colombia: Retail Foods

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