Transactions Have High of 180%, Says ABComm

Online stores recorded an increase of more than 180% in the volume of transactions, according to the Brazilian Association of Electronic Commerce (ABComm). The advance was determined in the categories of food, beverages, beauty and health. According to the survey, since February 24 - before the confirmation of the first case of Covid-19 in Brazil - until March 18, there was a 111% growth in online shopping in the health segment, 83% in beauty and perfumery and 80% in supermarket purchases , compared to a similar period in 2019 (25 February to 20 March).