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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 13, 2020
COVID-19: With plastic sheets, Japan’s convenience stores target social distancing
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TOKYO: Some of Japan’s ubiquitous convenience stores have taken a novel approach to social distancing by hanging plastic sheets from the ceiling to provide a barrier between customers and staff at the cash register during the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and six other prefectures last week
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 7, 2020
8 stores given warnings for not complying with COVID-19 safe distancing measures
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SINGAPORE: Seven food and beverage (F&B) outlets and one retail store have been issued advisory letters for not implementing adequate safe distancing measures, Enterprise Singapore (ESG) said on Tuesday (Apr 7). The outlets are ChiCha San Chen at Jem and Tampines 1, Kaffe and Toast at Clementi Mall, Koi at VivoCity and Jurong Point, Nakhon
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
FairPrice stores will remain open ‘come what may’, no need to rush and buy supplies: CEO
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SINGAPORE: NTUC FairPrice stores will remain open “come what may” and there is no need to rush out and buy supplies, said the head of the supermarket chain on Friday (Apr 3) as he appealed to the public to shop sensibly. “Our FairPrice stores are all seeing more people at our stores and also increased
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 17, 2020
‘Elderly hour’ in Australia stores as panic-buying continues
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SYDNEY: Australia’s elderly were let in early to supermarkets on Tuesday (Mar 17) but there were still scenes of coronavirus panic buying in some areas, with reports of empty shelves and large queues. After rushes on groceries, the country’s biggest supermarket chain opened exclusively for elderly and disabled shoppers for an hour in an attempt
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
More US retailers shut stores to limit coronavirus spread
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NEW YORK: More major retailers said on Sunday (Mar 15) they would shut stores in the United States to limit the spread of the coronavirus, including Nike, Under Armour and Lululemon Athletica, a day after similar moves by several other US retailers. The coronavirus, which has already caused schools to close and put an end to sports events
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
Italy shuts stores across country to fight coronavirus
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ROME: Italy on Wednesday (Mar 11)shut all stores except for pharmacies and food shops in a desperate bid to halt the spread of a coronavirus that has killed 827 in the the country in just over two weeks. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced the latest wave of restrictions in a dramatic appeal to the nation that
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
Italy shuts all stores except pharmacies and food shops
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ROME: Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Wednesday (Mar 11) that Italy would shut all stores except for pharmacies and food shops to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic “All shops will be closed except for basic necessities, such as pharmacies and food stores,” Conte said in a national television address broadcast hours after Italy
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 6, 2020
Starbucks bans personal cups in US, Canada stores over coronavirus
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WASHINGTON: Reusable cups are in vogue for reducing waste but are no longer welcome at Starbucks cafes over fears of the coronavirus, the coffee chain announced. “We are pausing the use of personal cups and ‘for here’ ware in our stores,” said Rossann Williams, executive vice president and president of US company-operated business and Canada, in a statement
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