Progressive Grocer Magazine - March 2020

In this issue

As coronavirus cases continue to rise across the world including
in India, shoppers are advised to exercise caution in their
daily interactions with others to stem the spread of the illness.
Grocers and supermarkets can do their bit to allay public fears
with regard to COVID-19 by choosing to address the concerns of
customers directly.
To begin with, they can diligently focus on the stores’ hygiene
and cleanliness standards even more so until the coronavirus
passes. Stores should spend more time cleaning commonly
used areas more often, such as checkout lanes, credit card
terminals, conveyor belts and cleaning shelves when restocking.
In addition, retailers should encourage sick employees to
stay home with paid sick leave via the company’s Paid Time Off
(PTO) policy, whereby associates amass PTO banks that can be
used to cover time away from work.
Additionally, they should ask customers to purchase only
necessary items and not to hoard products, so that “all people
can À nd the products they need to support their health and the
health of their families.”

How Coronavirus May Affect Grocery Shopping Habits

Grocers must assure shoppers that they’ll be safe shopping in their stores or receiving food deliveries from them

8 mins

Wheels and Deals

Mobile merchandisers and display equipment can make for happier retail holidays.

8 mins

“Moddy's – The Nilgiris' Emblematic Chocolate Retailer”

Nestled amidst the lush Nilgiris in the picturesque hill station of Ooty in the southern State of Tamil Nadu, Moddy’s Chocolates aka Modern Stores started out as a kid’s goodies store in 1951 before taking an evolutionary leap as a landmark grocery outlet specializing in chocolate, confectionery, bakery, ice cream and assorted products.

9 mins

A world of spices to tickle the tastebuds

The spices category is a growth leader in the food industry. Spices form an important part of virtually all recipes in all cultures, not only for their flavor and seasoning of foods but also for their numerous medicinal values.

10+ mins

Driving Retail Shelves to Higher Profitability

At the India Food Forum 2020, retailers, manufacturers, distributors and supply chain experts were part of a round table discussion on meeting the challenges of higher profitability in Tier I, II & III cities.

10 mins

Riding the juggernaut of the Indian F&B market

An august panel of F&B leaders deliberated on some of the most exciting evolutions in the Indian F&B landscape and their strategic approach in this inaugural session of India Food Forum 2020.

9 mins

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Progressive Grocer Magazine Description:

PROGRESSIVE GROCER has been the voice of the food retail industry for over 80 years in the USA. Serving a wide audience in the Indian market, Progressive Grocer India's readers are top management at headquarters and top decision makers at store level. By anticipating, reporting and interpreting important data and trends, PROGRESSIVE GROCER fulfils its mission of identifying and highlighting insights and opportunity for leading grocery retailers, thereby accelerating brands and sales success for leading manufacturers