As part of our efforts to keep you, the ESM reader, notified on the latest coronavirus-related developments in the retail and consumer goods sectors, here are the latest news updates from Portugal. Click the link in each snippet to view the full story. To return to the map, click here.
Portuguese retailers are offering a range of online solutions for shoppers self-isolating due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
APED, the Portuguese Association of Distribution Companies has said that it is in discussion with the Direção Geral de Saúde (DGS), the national health authority, about the reopening of retail stores across various sectors.
Continente has added pre-packaged grocery baskets to its e-commerce service that are delivered in just 48 hours.
E.Leclerc has 'frozen' the prices of 3,500 private label SKUs in Portugal during the period of isolation imposed by the coronavirus crisis.
Portuguese retail group Sonae MC has extended the benefits it offers to senior customers as part of its COVID-19 contingency plans.
Portuguese chocolate producer Imperial has reported an annual drop in demand of more than 50% for its Easter products, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sonae MC has 'strengthened contingency plans' and is engaged in 'close dialogue with all stakeholders in the supply chain' as it seeks to tackle the growing COVID-19 crisis, its parent company, Sonae, said in its annual report.
Continente has launched a new marketing campaign, Uma Páscoa Diferente, that encourages families to be creative with how they celebrate Easter this year.
Makro Portugal has launched a free take-away and delivery service for commercial establishments that sell food products.
Pingo Doce has expanded its meal delivery service with Takeaway.com, following the closure of its restaurants due to the coronavirus.
Continente has announced plans to increase the number of suppliers that are members of its Continente Producers Club (CPC), in order to help producers maintain sales during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Portugal will go into recession this year as the coronavirus hits private consumption and investment and exports collapse, the country's central bank has said.
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