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While the COVID-19 pandemic is in no way over, companies and consumers around the world have moved beyond the initial shock and settled into new routines. Attention is beginning to turn from the current crises to imagining what the world will look like once the pandemic is behind us.

This article was originally published on LossPreventionMedia.com. Recently, a Home Depot employee was arrested for allowing customers to take merchandise free of charge, totaling over $1,900. According to the employee, she did it to help others, a trend that is rising on the forefront. While ...

In the toughest times, creativity and ingenuity are two traits that always stand out. Right now, in the cannabis industry, it is no different as owners, patients, and customers are evolving to the rapidly changing landscape. Things like delivery, drive-thru, buy online pickup in store (BOPIS) and ...

MT. LAUREL, N.J., June 30, 2020 (Newswire) -​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Agilence, Inc., the leading provider of operational analytics & reporting solutions to the retail and restaurant industries, today announced the formation of its new Strategic Advisory Board (SAB). The newly formed SAB will work closely ...

As retailers around the country continue to reopen their brick-and-mortar stores, they are considering what steps need to be taken to keep employees and customers safe. While just a few months ago, masks were a rare sighting on American streets, they have quickly become a staple in public places. ...

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, grocery shopping kept to a familiar pattern, which meant that shopping behavior was fairly predictable.  During the pandemic, that familiarity went out the window as the pandemic brought unprecedented disruption to the world of food retailers and the lives of millions ...

Historically, cleanliness in supermarkets, warehouse clubs, and other grocery stores meant bright lighting, shiny floors, gleaming glass counters, and organized displays.  In a post COVID-19 world however, these won’t be enough and grocers who fail to meet customer expectations for cleanliness and ...

The stakes have never been higher when it comes to grocers keeping inventory on shelves.  As the world rushed to stock-up on essentials, grocers faced the challenging task of accurately predicting the seemingly unpredictable demand for their inventory.  However, when forecasting is no longer ...

Life in quarantine has been an adjustment and the new routine might be a struggle for some. Working from home means we don't get to see our colleagues. However, those that have pets are lucky enough to still have “co-workers” to keep them company. 

As many states are considering reopening, businesses that have been disrupted by the pandemic are welcoming the move. However, before reintegration into office life can happen, businesses must plan properly as failure to do so can be very dangerous.