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Lazada: Grocery demand grew 15 times during lockdown

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<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dxE_XUQRnog?enablejsapi=1"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>MANILA - Lazada said Thursdaydemand for its grocery delivery service rose up to 15 times during the Luzon lockdown that forced millions to stay in their homes.</p><p>Canned goods, rice, personal hygiene items, disinfectants and medical supplies are the most popular items on LazMart, Lazada Philippines CEO Ray Alimurung told ANC.</p><p>Lazada is currently recruiting sellers of fresh food and frozen goods, he said.</p><p>&quot;We’re going to continue to meet the needs of the customers whether it’s essential goods or the lockdown moves into a wider category assortment,&quot; Alimurung said.</p><p>Motorcycle deliveries are allowed to operate despite restrictions during the enhanced community quarantine period to enable flow of goods from operating stores to homes.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/04/02/20/grabmart-lazmart-fill-grocery-carts-for-locked-down-millions-in-philippines">GrabMart, LazMart fill grocery carts for locked-down millions in Philippines</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/03/30/20/frontliners-on-2-wheels-keep-philippine-economy-moving-during-covid-19-lockdown">Frontliners on 2 wheels keep Philippine economy moving during COVID-19 lockdown</a></li></ul><p>Riders continue to practice social distancing, disinfection and regular temperature checks to reduce the risk of contracting the disease, he said. Cashless payments is encouraged, he said.</p><p>Lazada also launched a P100 million support program to help sellers recover losses from the coronavirus pandemic, Alimurung said.</p>

<p>Canned goods, rice, personal hygiene items, disinfectants and medical supplies are the most popular items ordered through its virtual grocery service LazMart, Lazada Philippines CEO Ray Alimurong told ANC.</p>

Canned goods, rice, personal hygiene items, disinfectants and medical supplies are the most popular items ordered through its virtual grocery service LazMart, Lazada Philippines CEO Ray Alimurong told ANC.