JW Filshill steps up safety measures across KeyStore outlets

JW Filshill has rolled out a range of measures to ensure social distancing and hygiene at KeyStore outlets across Scotland and the north of England.

The Glasgow-based wholesaler has provided Perspex sneeze screens at tills and social distancing floor vinyls for KeyStore More and KeyStore outlets, in its effort to safety reassurance for both staff and shoppers.

Hand sanitiser for customers to use when they enter and exit stores is also being made available to KeyStore outlets.

“In addition to installing screens and floor vinyls, our advice to retailers is to carry out regular cleaning of counters, baskets, shelves, door handles and floors – posters are also available for retailers to display in-store, reminding customers that they should observe the two-metre social distancing rule,” said Craig Brown, retail sales director at JW Filshill.

The firm has also created bespoke social media posts and videos for retailers to use on their own Facebook pages.

Many outlets are offering a free delivery service for regular vulnerable/elderly customers and those advised to stay indoors while others have extended their existing delivery service, Brown added.

“It’s heartening to see our customers go the extra mile to help their local communities and many have experienced an influx of new customers choosing to shop locally – not just because it’s convenient and they feel safer but because the convenience store on their doorstep is well stocked with all the essentials and more,” he said.

Brown said the wholesaler is working with suppliers to ensure a consistent flow of availability for retailers.

“Our retail customers have found themselves very much on the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic,” he said. “With staff quite rightly classed as key workers, at Filshill we’re doing everything we can to help them deal with the additional challenges they are faced with on a daily basis.”