PENNSAUKEN, N.J. –  Williams Trading Co released a statement this morning in which it aims to offer adult retailers “some helpful guidelines for reopening their business as restrictions begin to lift” in states across the country.

In addition to providing a checklist sourced from National Retailer Federation (NRF), Williams Trading also provided a “a quick industry-related course on Williams Trading University that pinpoints helpful tips for adult retailers in keeping their stores, employees, and consumers safe,” the company said.

“As retailers begin to slowly open, the NRF has developed operational guidance and considerations for opening stores developed by leaders convened by the NRF,” said Scott D, Director of Marketing and Sales at Williams Trading. “Williams Trading has also supplemented these guidelines with operating suggestions specific to the adult industry retail sector. Additionally, we are providing a Williams Trading University course called COVID-19: A Retailers guide, which is available for all retailers.”

Per Williams Trading’s statement, the general store opening guidelines, which include recommendations from the NRF are as follows:

– Deep Cleaning Procedures (CDC protocol)

– Training employees and preparing a COVID 19 protocol plan

– Operation Door Checklist from the National Retail Federation – This checklist represents guidance from members and subject matter experts, and is intended to highlight key topics to consider as retailers seek to re-open operations. Your individual facts and circumstances will be unique, and we encourage you to work with your preferred legal and financial advisors to adapt this guidance to your specific situation.

– Review the Coronavirus Retail Restrictions by State – this state-by-state map outlines coronavirus-related laws, executive orders, regulations, and guidance governing store reopening for retailers

– Have employees take the Williams Trading Co. University COVID 19 course – Unlike other WTU courses, this is not a training course. Instead, COVID-19: A Retailer’s Guide is meant to help store owners and employees keep their stores up and running during this time, with helpful store cleaning tips, CDC reference sheets, and signage that can be printed out and used as reminders.

Adult store-specific recommendations:

– Replacement of testers section

– Install barriers at registers

– Social distancing for employees

– Adjust store hours of operation, as necessary, to support social distancing efforts by limiting store traffic.

– Ensure staff has sufficient time to rest, sanitize, and restock inventory.

– Consider offering seniors and other high-risk individuals exclusive early hours.

– Consider increasing pickup hours to serve more online customers.

– Offer masks for all consumers shopping

– Consider suspending or modifying return and exchange policies

In its release, Williams Trading stated that the “subject matter contained within this course has been prepared using resources found on the NRF CDC and the EPA’s websites. All of the material, including images and reference sheets, are for informational purposes only. All content herein is provided on an ‘as-is’ basis. Williams Trading Co nor its affiliates or assigns assumes no liability and no warranties are implied.

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