Commentary Working Together Even if Working Apart T

he pandemic has made the possibilities of what can be accomplished away from a traditional workplace apparent for many employees and employers. For workers still on the job as usual, and the leaders responsible for these types of businesses, it has made the challenges of staying safe from airborne germs and distancing from others part of the fabric of the operations. As the situation evolves, retailers will continue to work together to create strategies to keep businesses running and merchandise in front of shoppers. We at SGN have been reporting on these emergent issues in every edition for over a year, bringing you articles that include insights not available anywhere else from your colleagues around the United States.

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