In the News: July 20, 2020

Walmart, Target, CVS To Require Masks In Stores
July 16, 2020, Associated Press
Target, Walmart and CVS have joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
Why Focusing On Your Returns Process Is Essential
July 15, 2020, Total Retail
How a retailer conducts their returns process has had an impact on customer loyalty and compliance with safety guidelines. Retailers may want to consider a revamp of their returns processes due to the COVID-19 generated surge in online sales.
With Retail Reopening, Demand For Contactless Tech Is Rising
July 14, 2020, Glossy
As retailers across the country reopen, many are grappling with a tough question: how to provide a quality experience with minimum physical contact between customers and products.
Irish Parents Warned Over Dangerous Children’s Toys Sold Online
July 15, 2020, Offaly Express
An Irish MEP has raised the issue of unsafe toys for sale online at the European Commission and revealed that in 2019, a record number of dangerous products were flagged by the European Commission’s Rapid Alert System.
MIT: Empty Middle Seats Could Cut Coronavirus Risk Almost In Half
July 11, 2020, Forbes
A research paper from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology estimates that blocking out the middle seat on airplanes could cause the likelihood of passengers being infected with coronavirus to drop by nearly half, just as some airlines are starting to book flights to capacity again.
Safety rules: Consumer Reports’ Guide To Fire Pits
July 16, 2020, Consumer Reports
Here’s how to play it safe while you’re working on your s’mores game. Plus: Tips for cooking the whole meal over the embers.
Comments Sought On Review Of The EU General Product Safety Directive
July 14,2020, Mondaq.com
The European Commission is currently seeking public comment as part of its review of the EU General Product Safety Directive. The GPSD sets out a broad regulatory framework for the placement of non-food consumer products on the EU market.
Post-COVID Era Of Product Safety: Recall Risks During And After A Pandemic
July 15, 2020, MedTechIntelligence
As we work to balance the desire to return to “business as usual” amid recent surges in COVID-19 cases, some of the biggest challenges in product safety and regulatory enforcement lie ahead.
17 Sacrifices The Best Leaders Willingly Make For Their Team
July 10, 2020, Inc.
Part of being a leader is picking the right priorities. Good leaders have a knack for knowing what to take on. Great leaders also know what to give up. True leaders make sacrifices and forego things employees don’t, shouldn’t, or wouldn’t.
Answer These 5 Big Questions Before Buying That Playground Set
July 15, 2020, Omaha World Herald
Many parents are improvising by purchasing home pools or playgrounds to build in their own backyard. While purchasing your own playground set may seem like a good idea, you should do a little research first

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