For example, in the United States, online sales increased by up to 234%. Sales of alcohol in bars and restaurants plummeted, severely affecting this sector, while off-premise sales, such as e‑commerce and retail stores, grew significantly. Looking at preliminary government tax receipt data, alcohol sales increased by 3% to 5% in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States in 2020 compared to 2019. Overall, most people did not change how much they drank but, among those who did, a larger proportion of people drank more. For many people, alcohol is part of their social life, a life that has been significantly disrupted by COVID‑19. During the COVID‑19 pandemic, people have significantly changed drinking habits, shifting places of consumption from bars and restaurants to home.
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