According to a survey on May 22-24 of 1,004 US Consumers, 63% of consumers agree businesses should reopen after covid-19. Which is a considerable change to a month prior when consumers were surveyed and 66% believed businesses should stay closed. [i] With the stay at home orders continuing since the [...]
Read MoreAmazon is diligently ramping up their COVID-19 testing for workers in their warehouses. According to experts within Amazon, the company’s plan is to test a majority of the warehouse workers on a 2-week basis. [i] Amazon, like most other retailers, has adopted many safety measures as they continue to stay [...]
Read MoreAs big box retailers like Macy’s, Gap, Nordstrom and Target are reopening stores, things are looking quite different. For example, Target stores have barriers upon entry into each store to keep traffic going one way. Stores also have socially distanced checkout lines and signage telling customers the flow of traffic. [...]
Read MoreYou all know the gist already, but to sum it up quite simply: COVID-19 is affecting every aspects of life, all types of businesses, work life, and especially the state of the restaurant industry. As we have all recently learned, numbers are beginning to skyrocket again. As businesses open back [...]
Read MoreCountries around the world are struggling as retail businesses stay closed amidst the reality of the global pandemic. In countries like Brazil, although their cases may not be as high, the death toll is astronomical. Brazil’s economy relies heavily on tourists and retail. And “At the end of April, 10% [...]
Read MoreThe effects of COVID-19 on businesses has been a hot blog topic for Rogers as of lately for a couple of main reasons: the most important being the astronomical effect consumer habits and the market have on the industries we serve. Any and all new updates in the sectors we [...]
Read MoreConsumers spend more and more time at home with their internet browsers bringing retail comfort. As online shopping is making a comeback. Retailers have loosened return policies to adhere to the restrictions consumers are facing. There have been mass difficulties with returning items in stores and traveling to and from [...]
Read MoreAldi is one of the many grocery chains adapting to changes in shopping patterns and customer experience amidst the COVID-19 crisis. And their customers are quickly embracing their new plan to roll out their Curbside Grocery Pickups. This new initiative will be rolled out at nearly 600 of their stores [...]
Read MoreBusinesses are getting creative to keep both their employees and customer as safe as possible during this pandemic. Not surprisingly, experts are saying technology will play a huge role in the future of protection against COVID-19. In this time of unknowns, businesses are willing to invest in new safety measures [...]
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