Room for optimism in another rollercoaster year

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Room for optimism in another rollercoaster year

By Libby Woodhouse
First aid box
The COVID kit recommendation from the Government led to strong sales for many pharmacies [Image: iStock.com – A&J Fotos]

Signs are pointing to strong sales this year for cough and cold medications but sharply rising inflation could yet muddy the waters. Libby Woodhouse, senior account manager for IRI, discusses latest sales data

There’s no question the retail sector has experienced a roller coaster in fortunes over the past two years, and while this seems set to continue in 20
References
  1. IRi MarketEdge, New Zealand, Pharmacy (Green Cross Health + Independent Pharmacy) MAT to 23/01/22
  1. IRi State of the Industry Household Shopper Survey Oct 2021, N=1000, Powered by Dynata
  1. Stats NZ, Annual inflation hits a three-decade high at 5.9 percent, 27 January 2022