T. Ozbun
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Get in touch with us nowImpact of coronavirus on sales values in large retail in Italy 2020, by macro-region
Between December 30, 2019 and April 4, 2020, the sales in hypermarkets, supermarkets, mini-markets, discounters, and specialist drug stores in Italy increased of 5.1 percent. In particular, in the South of Italy, the sales value rose of 8.56 percent compared to the same period of the previous year.
The first two cases of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) in Italy were recorded between the end of January and the beginning of February 2020. Since then, the number of cases in Italy increased steadily. In March 9, 2020, the Italian government imposed a national lockdown. Italian inhabitants were allowed to leave their houses only for strict necessities such as work or health circumstances. On May 4, Italy started easing its coronavirus lockdown.
For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.
The first two cases of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) in Italy were recorded between the end of January and the beginning of February 2020. Since then, the number of cases in Italy increased steadily. In March 9, 2020, the Italian government imposed a national lockdown. Italian inhabitants were allowed to leave their houses only for strict necessities such as work or health circumstances. On May 4, Italy started easing its coronavirus lockdown.
For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.
