AirAsia launches Save Our Shops campaign to support local businesses
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AirAsia has launched a Save Our Shops campaign which will see products from local businesses featured on the company’s new online store.
Local businesses can list their products on the AirAsia OURSHOP online retailer for free for the month of April and any sales will be delivered by AirAsia’s logistics arm, Teleport.
In a statement, AirAsia said: “A lot of small businesses are being hit hard due to the outbreak. So AirAsia would like to do our part in helping as many local businesses as possible in this time of need.
“We have the right platform and infrastructure, and in this travel downtime, what better way to put our resources to good use than by lending a helping hand to those who need it.”
Retailers who list products on the website will be required to cover the 2% banking transaction charge on every sale.
AirAsia Chief Executive Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said: “At AirAsia we are not sitting down and crying, we are being positive and turning a crisis into an opportunity.”
He added: “We now want to use our infrastructure and resources to help many retailers who are shut and can’t earn any revenue at the moment so we have created our shop which together with teleport will be delivering goods from shops that are closed.”
Questions & Answers
Q.What costs do local businesses incur if they join the Save Our Shops campaign?
What costs do local businesses incur if they join the Save Our Shops campaign?
For the month of April, local businesses can list their products on the AirAsia OURSHOP online retailer for free. However, they will be required to cover the 2% banking transaction charge on every sale made through the platform.
Q.Which part of AirAsia will handle the delivery of products sold through the new online store?
Which part of AirAsia will handle the delivery of products sold through the new online store?
AirAsia's logistics arm, Teleport, will be responsible for delivering any sales made through the OURSHOP online retailer. This utilises the company's existing infrastructure during a period of reduced travel.
Q.Why has AirAsia decided to launch this initiative for local businesses?
Why has AirAsia decided to launch this initiative for local businesses?
AirAsia stated that many small businesses are struggling due to the current outbreak. They aim to use their platform and resources, particularly during travel downtime, to help as many local businesses as possible.
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