In this issue

Grocery store workers have been on the front lines of a global crisis for over a year. So, the industry now has a better idea of how they’re feeling about their jobs when it comes to support and training.

A majority of grocery workers experienced a shift in their job tasks during the pandemic. While many had their jobs or roles changed, most workers received no training for their new responsibilities given the pandemicconditions on the ground.

In light of these facts, there might be only a small proportion of the workforce who still feel satisfied or, at minimum, somewhat satisfied working with their employers. Among the newly hired workers, levels of satisfaction with the training and support provided during COVID-19 is likely to fall short of the expectations.

Given the low levels of workers’ satisfaction, few workers are likely to recommend their employer as a place to work even though most trust theircapacity to do their jobs even with a lack of training.

Wildermart: Bangalore-based online store offers solutions to make everyday consumption clean and green.

WILDERMART, WHICH BILLS ITSELF AS A CLEAN GROCERY STORE, WAS LAUNCHED IN BANGALORE RECENTLY BY MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI, MEMBER OF THE LOK SABHA, ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND ENVIRONMENTALIST - WHO ALSO BECAME THE FIRST BUYER ON THE PORTAL. “THE BEST WAY TO PRESERVE THE EARTH IS WITH YOUR POCKET. BUY LESS, BUT WHATEVER YOU BUY, MAKE IT ORGANIC, CHEMICAL FREE, PLASTIC FREE AND GOOD FOR THE EARTH,” SHE SAID AT THE LAUNCH. THE ONLINE GROCERY STORE IS BUILT ON A SUSTAINABLE MODEL UNDER WHICH IT OFFERS A CONSCIOUS SOLUTION TO MAKE EVERYDAY CONSUMPTION BE CLEAN, GREEN AND EARTH FRIENDLY. THE OFFERINGS INCLUDE OVER 1000+ PRODUCTS ACROSS 30+ CATEGORIES. PROGRESSIVE GROCER SPOKE TO WILDERMART’S SWAROOP MOHAN, MD AND SHWETA THAKUR, CEO, ABOUT HOW THEIR ONLINE RETAIL STORE BRINGS THE CONVENIENCE OF BETTER-QUALITY PRODUCTS THAT ARE GOOD FOR HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND SEEKS TO PROVIDE A WHOLISTIC SOLUTION FOR ENCOURAGING A BETTER, CLEANER CONSUMPTION.

10 mins

Good-for-you food products have seen rising demand over the past year

BRANDS THAT HAVE ALREADY BENEFITED FROM PANDEMIC TRENDS WILL CONTINUE TO SEE POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THEIR PRODUCT CATEGORIES. BUT BOTH RETAILERS AND MANUFACTURERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO “RESET” WHAT VALUE MEANS TO CONSUMERS AND HOW THEY ARE BEST PLACED TO MEET THE NEW NEEDS MOVING FORWARD.

6 mins

Phygital24: Creating digital solutions to boost revenue, business efficiencies and customer experience for retailers

PHYGITAL24’S SYSTEM IS A TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED SUBSCRIPTION-BASED DIGITAL ORDERING SOLUTION THAT HELPS BUSINESSES TO OFFER ONLINE ORDERING DIRECTLY FROM THEIR WEBSITES AND MOBILE APPLICATIONS, THUS HELPING RETAILERS TO INCREASE REVENUES AND UNLOCK SIGNIFICANT VALUE FOR THEIR PHYSICAL STORES.

2 mins

Do you know where your baby's food comes from?

FOOD TRACEABILITY AND ITS IMPORTANCE WHEN IT COMES TO INFANT AND BABY FOOD PRODUCTS.

4 mins

The Future Of Plant-Based Beverages

Technological innovation, in addition to increased investments and partnerships, is helping to scale up the availability and accessibility of plant-based beverages.

4 mins

GROCERY OUTLET GATHERS MOMENTUM

A unique approach to ownership, entrepreneurship and retail operations has the retailer on track to surpass 400 locations during its 75th anniversary year.

10 mins

Resolving Supply chain problems to strengthen the roots of Indian agriculture

MORE THAN OTHER SECTORS, AGRICULTURE DEPENDS ON A FUNCTIONAL LOGISTICS SYSTEM. WITHOUT A ROBUST AND EFFICIENT SUPPLY CHAIN, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO IMAGINE FRESH AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE ON THE SHELVES OF GROCERY STORES.

4 mins

A Scary Big Halloween

AS AMERICA REOPENS, THIS FALL COULD BE THE BIGGEST EVER FOR CANDY AND SNACK SALES.

5 mins

How Technology Is Helping Deliver Farm Fresh Cow Products To Your Doorstep

Advancement in technology has led to the improvement of several processes in the dairy farming industry, which have transformed the sector, consequently yielding superior quality products.

3 mins

Healthy Eating Convenience

HELP SHOPPERS DITCH PANDEMIC-DRIVEN EATING HABITS AND ADOPT A MORE NUTRITIOUS DIET.

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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