As someone who has worked from home for a long time, “social distancing” has pretty much been my regular way of life for years. But for many others, this new lifestyle has required major adaptations, made in the name of safety. It’s also caused massive disruptions in the business world. How can stores sell anything when people are staying at home, either by choice or by mandate? How much toilet paper does one household really need?
During this time, I’ve been inspired by the actions of the meat markets across the country. I follow a fair number of them on social media, and every day, they are reaching out to calm their customers and inform them of all the latest company developments. These companies, many of which are generations old, have re-invented their sales structure in a matter of days to meet the current needs of the consumer.