Analysis: Seven inventive ways grocers across the globe are tackling coronavirus

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From persuading people not to panic-buy to ensuring shoppers and staff are safe, supermarkets have had to overcome some Herculean challenges following the onset of coronavirus.

UK grocers have stepped up to the plate. We’ve had product rationing, special shopping hours for elderly and vulnerable shoppers and NHS workers, measures to enforce social distancing, such as floor markings, and extra protection for staff.

But here Retail Week looks at innovative ways that supermarkets around the world have reacted to coronavirus to make sure customers get fed.

 

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