MERCHANDISING
knew we couldn’t sit around and do nothing, so we hope that our efforts will go some way in making the reopening of many stores a reality in the near future. “UK retail will undoubtedly have to prove that
it has considered
all aspects of sanitation and social distancing compliance in order to gain approval from the government to reopen. Con-sumers, who are understandably cautious of re-entering the public domain, will also look to shop owners for reassurance. “Many retailers have been quick
to respond accordingly; however, our research has shown that there are gaps in their knowledge and as such there are areas within the retail envi-ronment that risk being missed. Cleaner Retail offers solutions to plug these gaps, making it easy for retailers to confidently purchase everything they need to create a cleaner back-drop from which to trade. We want to help UK retailing to get back on its feet as quickly as possible and believe Cleaner Retail is a logical and positive way of doing so.”
Retailers can place orders instantly via the Cleaner Retail website, whilst bespoke packages are available on request. Personalisation is also available on many product ranges subject to a minimum order value. An additional benefit of Cleaner Retail is its commitment to
“UK retail will undoubtedly have to prove that it has considered all aspects of sanitation and social distancing compliance”
supporting the wider UK economy and manufacturing, having only selected products made or sourced from UK suppliers.
Scott added: “If any retailer
requires products that are not currently listed on Cleaner Retail, we ask that they reach out to myself and the team. In order to get the site up and running we have forged some great relationships with UK manufacturers, and as such are able to quickly add new lines if demand dictates.”
SOCIAL DISTANCING
GUIDELINES FOR BUSINESSES
• Keep everyone updated on actions being taken to reduce risks of exposure to corona-virus (COVID-19) in the workplace • Ensure employees who are in a vulnerable group are strongly advised to follow so-cial distancing guidance • Ensure employees who are in an extremely vulnerable group and should be shielded are supported to stay at home • Make sure everyone’s contact numbers and emergency contact details are up to date • Make sure managers know how to spot symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) and are clear on any relevant processes, for example sickness reporting and sick pay, and procedures in case someone in the workplace is potentially infected and needs to take the appropriate action • Make sure there are places to wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and water, and encourage everyone to do so regularly • Provide hand sanitiser and tissues for staff, and encourage them to use them • Make regular announcements to remind staff and/or customers to follow social dis-tancing advice and wash their hands regularly • Encourage the use of digital and remote transfers of material where possible rather than paper format, such as using e-forms, emails and e-banking • Provide additional pop-up handwashing stations or facilities if possible, providing soap, water, hand sanitiser and tissues and encourage staff to use them • Where it is possible to remain 2 metres apart, use floor markings to mark the dis-tance, particularly in the most crowded areas (for example, where queues form) • Where it is not possible to remain 2 metres apart, staff should work side by side, or facing away from each other, rather than face to face if possible • Where face-to-face contact is essential, this should be kept to 15 minutes or less wherever possible.
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