What Do Quarantined Americans Want? Vacuums and Sheets, CEO Says
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Americans have been sprucing up their homes through the weeks of quarantine, according to the head of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
The retailer’s sales of vacuums rose more than 110% in the past eight weeks from a year ago. Gains for sheet sets and espresso machines were also up about the same amount in that period. Bread maker sales jumped 240%. Shoppers were also interested in making improvements in their backyards, with searches for items like grilling tools and outdoor lighting up 50%.