How have your shopping habits changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began?
That’s a question the city of Coquitlam is asking in a new survey as part of the municipality’s effort to help local businesses navigate the current public health crisis.
An online survey has been launched to gather data that will measure consumer confidence in Coquitlam and determine how civic authorities can help.
“The survey is one of many initiatives outlined in the city’s Economic Development COVID-19 Response and Recovery Action Plan, designed to support local businesses and help them manage the impacts of the pandemic,” the city said in a press release. “Insights gained from the survey will help Coquitlam’s businesses understand what they can do — while following the necessary public health restrictions — to encourage customers to return during the pandemic.”
The survey includes a range of questions to determine how shopping habits have changed and what are the biggest concerns for residents when visiting a local business. It also asks about people’s vacation plans and whether they’d be willing to pay a surcharge to support new safety measures.
So far, more than 800 people have given their input and the questions will be available online until June 30.
A similar survey was recently completed of local businesses and the city said they will release the compiled data later this month.
Since the pandemic began, Coquitlam has been encouraging residents to shop at local businesses and has joined Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s #SupportLocal campaign.
• To take the survey, go to bit.ly/CQShoppingSurvey.
