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Coronavirus: Sales of hand soap increase by 300% but expert says Ireland will cope with increased demand

Irish shoppers spent €2.8bn in grocery stores in that time according to new Kantar research.

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Mon, 06 Apr, 2020 - 16:58

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Sales of hand soap soared by 300% in the 12 weeks leading up to March 22, as grocery sales hit record highs.

Irish shoppers spent €2.8bn in grocery stores in that time according to new Kantar research.

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