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The purchasing power of post-pandemic consumers

Written by Jean-François Renaud | Mar 13, 2021 12:58:00 AM

 

During this aperitif, we welcome Jacques Nantel, professor emeritus HEC Montréal, member of several retail CAs and economic columnist to discuss the purchasing power of post-pandemic consumers.

Several significant economic shifts have occurred since March 2020 and continue to intensify. Real estate and construction costs are soaring, some products are sold a year in advance and others are struggling to supply demand. At the same time, several industries are in hibernation, in particular those of travel and catering.

What will consumption habits look like following a possible return to a certain normality? We talk about it with our favorite consumption decryptor and economic observer!