The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted
consumers' purchasing habits and consuming habits due
to the lockdowns and social distancing measures imposed
by various governments across the globe. Their
consumers are adjusting to new patterns since the
pandemic is not going away any time soon. This paper
seeks to analyze how the epidemic has affected the
purchasing habits of the consumers and their
consumption behavior. Going back to the previous
purchase and consumption practices will be subjected to
the new guideline in regards to COVID-19. therefore the
behaviors are modified in the way one shop or buy goods
and services. Moreover, new habits are likely to appear
due to technological advancements and changing
patterns of life. Therefore this paper seeks to analyze
and check if the consumer will permanently or
temporarily change the purchasing habits due to social
distancing and lockdown guidelines. Moreover, the
paper will understand if there are new habits regarding
shopping, either in digital technology or physical
appearance, to the stores. The patterns may be in the
long run or short run during the peak of the coronavirus
cases in different countries at different times
Keywords : Covid-19, Purchasing Behavior, Purchasing Patterns, Consumer Behavior, Behavioral Economics.