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Enhanced Grocery Safety Measures

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Organic Garage Emphasizes Social Distancing and Sanitation

— April 17, 2020 — Business
Like many grocers, the Organic Garage has taken extensive measures to ensure safety and a calmer shopping experience amid the COVID-19 health pandemic. New protocols have been introduced in numerous areas of store operations.

For example, the Organic Garage is stressing the importance of social distancing through installed floor markings for each of its locations. In addition, the business has introduced enhanced cleaning protocols— from routinely disinfected high contact surfaces to frequently sanitized in-store carts.

Other measures that Organic Garage has taken to slow down the spread of COVID-19 include plexiglass dividers for cash registers, pausing its Bring-Your-Own Container Program, suspending select in-store features, ceasing to accept glass bottles returns for the moment, and more.


Image Credit: Organic Garage
Trend Themes
1. Safety-focused Shopping - Businesses can take advantage of the increased demand for safety measures by implementing innovative protocols to enhance the shopping experience.
2. Contactless Payment - Companies that adopt contactless payment methods will be able to offer customers a safer and more convenient transaction process.
3. Home Delivery Services - COVID-19 has increased demand for home delivery services, and businesses can capitalize on this trend by expanding their offerings to meet consumer needs.
Industry Implications
1. Grocery Stores - Grocery stores can improve their customer experience and promote safety by implementing the protocols adopted by the Organic Garage.
2. Retail - Retail businesses can incorporate similar social distancing measures and cleaning protocols to create a safer shopping environment for their customers.
3. Recycling Centers - Recycling centers can suspend their bottle return programs to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 and implement alternative solutions such as curbside pickup or contactless drop-off.
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