Demand in the retail segment is heavily affecting the supply chain, but things are looking better in many areas.” Hand sanitizers will be in demand for awhile. High demand on gloves will continue to be a tough area going forward. “What kind of disinfectant do you have? What type of surfaces and seats do you have? How are you going to handle cleaning with less staff on payroll? It’s new for everybody, and preparation is definitely key.”Įlaborating on the subject of supply chain issues, Abiaad noted that “there has been disruption in certain categories like masks. If you haven’t looked at a plan to reopen, it’s a little bit late.”Ībiaad further addressed some of the major questions theaters will need to answer in their preparations. Different task forces have been created to look at reopening.

Abiaad noted that talk has been ongoing for the last six weeks: “Preparation is key, especially with a disrupted supply chain on specific items like PPE.

Kicking off the session, Pahle asked where theaters should be at this stage with regard to sanitation plans upon reopening.

Last week, The Boxoffice Company hosted its latest LIVE Session on the topic of sanitation and how exhibitors can plan to operate upon reopening post-COVID 19 lockdowns.īoxoffice PRO‘s Rebecca Pahle moderated the webinar, which included panelists Marianne Abiaad (executive vice president, Royal Corporation), Kory Wright (COO, Simply Right), and Guillermo Younger, Jr.

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