How Covid-19 is changing what Singaporeans shop for online

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From dumbbells to bubble tea pearls, consumers are now looking for things they may not have previously wanted, as they adjust to the 'new normal' amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Other popular purchases: home office furniture and beauty products

Hairdressing and barber shops were also closed for nearly three weeks as part of tighter circuit breaker measures. Those in need of a trim may have tried their hand at cutting their own hair at home, with sales of hair clippers also rising.This jump on e-commerce is here to stay, experts said, as the pandemic has accelerated a trend of shopping online.

The top product categories for the region include pet supplies, cameras and optics, furniture, toys and games and sporting goods. From February to April, the majority of the complaints among Singapore consumers on overcharging were related to face or surgical masks and hand sanitisers, said the Consumers Association of Singapore .

 

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