1. Trends & External Forces

Love & Hate In A Post-Covid World

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From Axios:

•  “The results of Axios’ informal survey of COVID changes at stores and restaurants are in: Readers say they despise the move to QR menus the most — with many complaining in all caps.”

•  “What do we love? The clear winner was curbside pickup and increased delivery options.”

KC’s View:

An informal and unscientific survey, sure.  But these results strike me as likely representative of the broader population’s opinions.

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