Gone are the days of a worry-free grocery run. Today’s shopping experience is characterized by stickers on the floor directing customers and asking that they stay 6 feet from their nearest fellow shopper. They’ve also added things like protective barriers, sanitization stations and curbside pickup services that are now the norm. The grocery industry truly is adapting to a new way of life, one that includes a higher emphasis on store cleanliness and product accessibility. As the following data show, some of the changes shoppers are experiencing now may not end with the end of the pandemic.
