Store Excel has been in discussions with Bestway to offer retailers ‘Bio Barrier’ hygiene screens designed for till points.

The company, which helps support retailers with supplier advice and related issues, produces the ‘Bio Barrier’ protectors which can be assembled in minutes. Costing £99 excluding VAT, retailers will receive them within 72 hours of placing an order.

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The Bio Barrier screens are one metre high and 1.2 metres wide and come with a hatch, allowing retailers to safely receive and give items to customers.

David Gilroy, founder of Store Excel, told betterRetailing the company has also been in contact with Booker. “I’ve had discussions with Bestway who has been notifying its retailers through its sales team.

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“I’ve had 50 enquiries so far and it provides an easy way for retailers and their staff to continue to serve customers while helping to ensure their safety during the coronavirus outbreak.

“Retailers have been very sensible during the epidemic and they’re doing all they can to follow health guidelines. We have our own production team to manufacture the screens and they’re packaged like flatpack furniture.”

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