Expect a rush on outdoor heaters, skis and food staples as ‘long winter under COVID’ approaches

Posted on: September 16, 2020

Source: CTV News

Toilet paper, flour, disinfectant wipes, knitting needles and hand sanitizer have all been difficult to find at various times since March pandemic lockdowns took hold. As COVID-19 case numbers in Canada climb and cold weather and the flu season approach, retail futurist and consultant Doug Stephens says it’s “conceivable to see panic-buying 2.0.”