Chart of Retail Beer, Wine and Liquor Store Sales for January 2000 to April 2020
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As states and cities across the U.S. started locking down during the COVID-19 response retail alcohol sales spiked.
It appears that alcohol consumption shifted from bars and restaurants to drinking at home.