Zalora offers delivery of essential goods
Consumers can purchase essential items like medicines, food and personal care products through online fashion shopping platform Zalora Philippines as it launched an essentials category service yesterday.
Zalora Philippines said in a statement it decided to launch the essential supplies category to give customers access to basic necessities while staying at home as the government has put in place movement restrictions as part of efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19.
“Zalora is heeding to the call of the community and stepping up to be a responsible partner by using its platform to supply what consumers need most at this time
— basic essentials,” the fashion site said.
Zalora is working with trusted brand partners for the supply of food, medicine, personal care, and household supplies to be sold at government’s suggested retail prices.
Essential items consumers can purchase on the platform include cereal-based products; processed meat or canned food; instant noodles; sweeteners and spices; beverage; food or dietary supplement; herbal food; and pet food.
Also available on the site are personal care items like shampoo and soap; toothbrush and toothpaste; diapers; sanitary napkins or pads and tampons;alcohol and hand sanitizers; surface disinfectants and room sprays; laundry soap; tissue and wipes; and small household appliances.
Customers can likewise add to cart over-the-counter medicine; multi-vitamins, vitamins and supplements; and personal protective equipment (face masks, gloves).
Zalora said it is working with partners compliant with the Food and Drug Administration’s requirements for online selling of medicines.
As part of efforts to address the threats posed by COVID-19, Zalora has implemented a workfrom-home arrangement and provided employees with internet allowance, as well as annual bonus and pro-rated 13th–month pay.
In addition, Zalora is providing health care to employees and family members, and hazard pay for the skeleton workforce responsible for fulfillment of orders of essentials.