Debby Garbato

Consumers expect to get what they pay for. But this is not always so in immunity supplements, where products may have smaller amounts of—or completely lack—ingredients listed on labels. This has made third-party testing and shopper education increasingly important for many manufacturers and retailers seeking to retain their reputations The problem became serious during the COVID-19 pandemic, which spurred a barrage of immune supplements claiming to cure almost everything.

A worsening shortage of skilled blue-collar labor is affecting repairs and maintenance schedules for supermarkets and other businesses Supermarkets are contending with a worsening shortage of plumbers, pipe fitters, construction equipment operators and general maintenance workers. Need someone to fix the roof or replace a broken door? Good luck, because a shortage of skilled blue-collar labor is affecting repairs and maintenance schedules for supermarkets and other businesses nationwide.

A “whole-store” tech approach lets retailers detect problems early Schneider Electric helps grocers digitally connect essential building, electrical, refrigeration and energy systems into a centralized platform. "No man [or woman] stands alone,” writer John Donne observed in 1624. His famous text describes humanity’s interconnectivity, with every person part of a larger whole.