Coronavirus will cause 'lasting changes' to shopping habits, says Unilever boss

Alan Jope predicts continued growth in online shopping and higher sales of cleaning productsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe coronavirus pandemic will trigger “lasting changes” in shopping behaviour, according to one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of grocery brands.Unilever’s chief executive, Alan Jope, said the health crisis would accelerate the growth of online food shopping. He also predicted a permanent increase in demand for