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I discussed this recently with Sally Bergesen , the founder and chief executive of the athletic apparel company Oiselle . Neither of us are philosophers, but Sally says she wants her company to support women in leadership roles, improve conditions for female athletes and help the rest of us feel connected. She thinks about the big picture.
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Grocery Shopping During Coronavirus FAQ | Bon Appétit
Still, because shopping can put us into contact with others, there are ways to limit your exposure and get what you need.
Additionally, many local vendors who previously serviced only restaurants are now available for consumers. You can order meat, fish, and other food products to be shipped or delivered directly to your home with limited contact. While CSAs have been always around, more farmers have begun offering boxes of assorted produce for pre-order, on-farm pickup, and home delivery; check the websites of your local farmers market or farmers' association for additional details.
How to stay safe while shopping and unpacking groceries during the coronavirus pandemic | MinnPost
Many of us are still a bit confused about the steps we need to take when venturing out to buy food at our local grocery store. What should we do to stay safe while in the store? And what should we do to further protect ourselves while unpacking our food once we get it home?
Of course, a key recommendation from health officials is to go grocery shopping as infrequently as possible, particularly if you're older than 65 or have a chronic medical condition — two factors known to put individuals at greater risk of developing a severe form of COVID-19. One way to avoid those shopping trips is to order your food online for either home delivery or curbside pickup. The waiting line for such services can be quite long, however.
Herb Weitzman warns that a shopping center rebound won't happen overnight
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Food Shopping in the Time of COVID-19 - 5280
"I have a hierarchy of needs: keep people safe, keep people fed, and keep people paid," says Peter Marczyk , co-owner of Marczyk Fine Foods specialty grocers. As with other essential businesses across the country, the grocer has adopted social distancing practices: A greeter keeps occupancy to five shoppers per 1,000 square feet, with half of that capacity allowed from 10 to 11 a.m., when the store is reserved for those shoppers who are over 65 and/or with compromised immune systems.
By now, these changes are commonplace but how Marczyk has rolled them out is not. Marczyk Fine Foods has always been known for its cheeky, conversational marketing and tone. And if quarantine has taught us anything, it's that levity is more important than ever. "We wanted to be less COVID and more clever," Marczyk says.
Kroger says viral Facebook post about shopping spree giveaway is a scam | WBNS-10TV Columbus,
Kroger confirmed the offer made in a viral Facebook post about a shopping spree giveaway is a scam, and the page is not affiliated with the company.
The post had more than 25,000 comments and more than 7,500 interactions since the page titled "Kroger.com" shared it on Sunday. It claimed anyone who commented or shared would get the opportunity for a 1-hour shopping spree.
Kroger said the post was a scam and recommended people not engage with it or provide any personal information.
Face Covering Required While Shopping & Public Transportation in St.
1. Customers of at least two years in age will be required to wear face coverings in grocery stores, pharmacies, and retail establishments (including large chain retail). Cloth face coverings or other masks are acceptable to be used.
2. Drivers and passengers of at least two years in age of public transportation, including public ride-share services, will be required to wear face coverings. Cloth face coverings or other masks are acceptable to be used.
Amid COVID-19, Retailers Should Press Scan-And-Go Mobile Shopping Into Service As Fast As Possible
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Specifically, retailers should make scan-and-go mobile checkout a functional option within their operations as quickly as possible.
For years, retailers have experimented with scan-and-go checkout-free retail, i.e. the practice of customers using their mobile phones to scan items, bag these items themselves, pay electronically, and then just walk out the door. Unfortunately, few retailers have had the guts to put it into large scale practice and, as a result, they and the nation's public health could soon be paying the price for their inactivity.
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