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How to rethink the in store experience after the pandemic?

In France, as everywhere else in the world, physical trade has been devastated by the pandemic, due to the various lockdown measures implemented by governments. The majority of shops meeting “essential needs” (food, convenience store, etc.) have remained open, but the experience is radically different, whether from the customers’ or employees’ point of view. Numerous initiatives have emerged to provide a means of survival, or even growth, for these crippled organizations, while keeping security measures at the forefront. Let’s take a look at what these measures can implicate for tomorrow.

E-commerce during the COVID-19: what to observe today, and to learn for tomorrow?

The global health crisis is undeniably impacting consumer habits in all countries concerned. The closure of so-called “non-essential” businesses has created offsetting effects on the various ways to sell products and services. A company’s capacity to adapt digitally as well as their flexibility in general, are proving to be key data for business survival and profitability.

The garden industry on pins and needles

Local initiatives combating food shortages

The fear of a food crisis is spreading around the world. Uncertainty about food supply may trigger a wave of export restrictions, “likely to lead to a shortage on the world market,” as the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) warned in a joint statement on Wednesday, April 1st;

COVID-19: Unprecedented collaborations in the retail sector

UCO of the week: Greyston Bakery

Founded in 1982 by aeronautical engineer turned Buddhist monk Bernie Glassman, the Greyston Bakery social enterprise, specialising in baked goods preparation, is committed to providing jobs and professional training to those who experience difficulty finding work.