Asda introduces new security features in its stores

There is no escaping from it: shops are going to be crowded in the upcoming days. People will be rushing to stores to complete their shopping for the festivities. While the atmosphere is definitely joyous, we should not forget that the pandemic is still going on and it is best to be prudent and to avoid unnecessary contact with others. To that effect, Asda has decided to make a major change in its stores.

The supermarket giant has announced that it is going to deploy extra security on the doors of all its 421 large superstores. These will be in place between December 19 and 24 to protect “colleagues and customers during the busy Christmas shopping period”. The firm also has a Qudini virtual queuing app that is available across all its shops. Additionally, it has leveraged automatic counting technology. These have been installed at its 100 busiest stores and they will help the firm control access while making social distancing easier.

The chief executive officer and president of Asda spoke about this decision and advanced, “The festive season is always the busiest time of year for our stores, so we have introduced additional safety measures to protect colleagues and customers during this period”.


Asda’s systems helps with social distancing © Royalty-free image

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