Before the restrictions
- 98% usually shopped for groceries in store, 95% shopped in person for other retail goods and 48% usually shopped online for retail goods.
- 92% usually ate at restaurants, cafés or bars, 67% bought takeout and 19% ordered restaurant delivery.
Under restrictions from March to June
- 46% of the people who answered the online retail question reported doing more of it.
- 30% of those who answered the takeout question said they got more takeout or curbside pickup. About 12% of those who answered the restaurant delivery question said they ordered more often.
- 67% of the people asked about the proposed local delivery service expressed interest.
Expectations at reopening
Of the 598 people who answered, 14% planned to return to their earlier habits, 38% intended to do less in person and use more online or delivery options, and 48% were unsure.
Project partners
The study involved TCPEP, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Municipality of Colchester, CBDC NOBL, Downtown Truro Partnership, NSCC Truro, the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Truro.
Related links and downloads
Read the original page on the official TCPEP website.