E-supermarket sales continue to grow

Online commerce, disinfectants and cooking at home are here to stay. In contrast, habits from the pre-Covid-19 era, such as having a leisurely wander around the supermarket or eating out at restaurants or tavernas, aren't likely to make a regular appearance anytime soon, at least for most people, a new survey has shown.

It is not at all coincidental that online supermarkets continue to show exceptionally high growth rates even after the lifting of most restrictions. According to data presented by Convert Group founder and chief executive officer Panayiotis Gezerlis on Tuesday, online supermarket sales showed an annual growth rate of 180% in the May 1-24 period.

Although the growth rate may not be as high as in March (307%), this market continues to grow at a breathtaking pace. Before the onset of the pandemic in Greece, the expansion rates of online supermarkets in...

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