Pick n Pay boosts health measures
Pick n Pay increasing stores health measures ’
In light of the rising number of Covid-19 cases across the country, Pick n Pay says that they are doubling down on their health and safety measures in order to protect their workers and customers.
According to retail executive for marketing John Bradshaw, supermarkets like Pick n Pay played and “essential service” during the lockdown period so customers had access to fresh produce and essential goods.
“We couldn't be more proud of how our staff stepped up to serve our customers during lockdown. We've kept our stores open, safe and wellstocked throughout Covid-19 and what's really fantastic is that we have helped Feed the Nation Foundation distribute over 23 million meals to those in need.”
However, Bradshaw also warned against becoming too complacent, especially as the second wave of infections continues to batter the country.
He was especially worried about what he called “Covidfatigue” where people become too complacent and begin to ignore important health and safety regulations.
“We have reinforced staff health and safety training, with a particular focus on stores in hot spot areas. We have trained larger back-up teams to support stores as and when required, and have worked with suppliers to ensure an uninterrupted supply of goods over the season and beyond,” Bradshaw said.
“In stores, our staff are screened daily and are practicing good hand hygiene. To keep a safe shopping environment, trolleys are sanitised before use and we are sanitising hands at entrances.
“Customers are reminded to adhere to floor markers and our organised queuing system helps maintain physical distancing should the maximum limit of customers in store be reached.”
Bradshaw also said that Pick n Pay was bolstering its online storefront and doubling slot capacity due to the increased number of online shoppers due to the lockdown.
“We anticipate that more customers will turn to online for their grocery needs during the country's second wave and our teams are ready to match this demand irrespective of whether customers need a few items delivered within an hour or a weekly shop delivered the next day,” he said.
We couldn't be more proud of how our staff stepped up to serve our customers during lockdown