Pick n Pay sees an increase in online orders in the past 10 days

JOHANNESBURG – South African retailer Pick n Pay has said that they have been preparing for the Covid-19 outbreak in South Africa for weeks and have assured their customers that they are doing all they can to help protect their staff and customers from the virus. 
Pick n Pay said in a statement, ” All our actions are geared to supporting the health and well-being of our customers and staff. 
We are following the guidance provided by the Presidency, the advice of the South African Department of Health and the expert guidance issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD).  
We have been preparing for the coronavirus for some weeks, working closely with our suppliers to make sure we have stocks in our stores and that customers can get what they want and need. Customers should be assured that we have a very good relationship with our suppliers, and that we will have stocks available in our stores.” 
On stock piling, Pick n Pay said that their customers have been buying responsibly for the most part, stocking up on what they usually buy. 

Source: iol.co.za