No Need for Panic Buying, Say Nunavut Grocers

Iqaluit, Nunavut, is seen in a file photo. Nunavut’s two main grocers are saying that sales are up since the territory started to go into COVID-19 lockdown, but they continue to be well-stocked. The Canadian Press/Paul Chiasson

Nunavut’s two main grocers are saying that sales are up since the territory started to go into COVID-19 lockdown, but they continue to be well-stocked.

“Even though we’re seeing an increase of sales, there is enough supply,” said Alex Yeo, the president of Canadian retail for the North West Co. “Even in the North.”