EUROPE Safer shopping in all Via Outlets centres
Retail & leisureThe certificate has been established in partnership with testing and certification expert Bureau Veritas to provide customers with verification that all a range of safety measures have been implemented in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bureau Veritas initially performed an audit of Via Outlets’ offices and public space at the start of the certification process,, followed by individual audits of each of the eleven centres. The criteria include the various types of employee and guest protection, such as access to proper PPE and equipment, physical distancing measures, enhanced cleaning of the centres as well as reinforced hygiene advice and sanitary facilities for guests. VIA Outlets has stated that it will continue to monitor the changing governmental guidelines and adapt accordingly to ensure a continued safer shopping environment.
Having closely followed the advice of health authorities and governments throughout the coronavirus pandemic, working with a third party certification firm like Bureau Veritas to establish a standard for our health and safety practices felt like the natural next step. Our hope is that this certification will further reinforce the message to our guests that we have taken every step to ensure the safest possible shopping experience. The health and wellbeing of our guests, staff and brand partners is always our highest priority.
Otto Ambagtsheer, the CEO of Via Outlets
Having being obliged to close eight of its centres at the beginning of pandemic in March, VIA Outlets was able to reopen the majority of its centres from at the end of April, with the final centre reopening in mid-June. Two of its centres are in the CEE region: Wrocław Fashion Outlet and Fashion Arena Prague Outlet.
This is the latest demonstration of how our Restart Your Business solution is supporting organisations in navigating a safe return to work following the Covid-19 shutdowns. Working in partnership with the team from VIA Outlets, we have independently assessed the management procedures and effective implementation at the site level, providing assurance to staff, customers and other stakeholders. With individual certificates of assurance for each site and full traceability thanks to our new online platform, VIA Outlets staff, customers and stakeholders can have increased confidence in the safety and compliance of its post-Covid-19 operations.
Karolina Lachi-Kolarova, the certification director of Bureau Veritas
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