Retail outlets boost online presence amid Covid-19 protocols

Regular sanitation at a cash counter at a LuLu outlet; Checking of temperatures and Ehteraz mobile a

Hypermarkets and supermarkets in Doha have been continuously imposing precautionary measures, in addition to urging employees to take Covid-19 vaccination, aimed at ensuring the safety of everyone at their stores and offices, it is learnt. Speaking to Gulf Times, LuLu Group International regional manager Shanavas P M said that all safety protocols at stores and accommodations are being implemented without fail, from mandatory wearing of face masks, checking of temperatures and Ehteraz mobile app (green code), and social distancing to conducting regular sanitation. He said that LuLu is also closely co-ordinating with the Qatari authorities concerned and the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) for the mass inoculation of staff and employees. Shanavas added that LuLu, besides increasing delivery capacity, also introduced an express delivery service where customers can receive their orders in 60 minutes (from 9am-10pm). This system, he noted, lessen face-to-face interaction and helps in the efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19.