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RTW freezes all price increases for 30 days

- As stores take measures against the spread of COVID-19
Local retail and distribution company, the RTW group of companies in response to the threat of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Virgin Islands (VI) has undertaken a series of actions to ensure the health and safety of employees and customers, in addition to a prize freeze guarantee to keep store goods at a stable cost. Photo: VINO/File
Guy Strickland, Managing Director of the company announced the string of measured today, March 17, 2020. Photo: VINO/File
Guy Strickland, Managing Director of the company announced the string of measured today, March 17, 2020. Photo: VINO/File
The RTW Group of Companies has said essential items such as bathroom tissues, hand sanitizers and bottled water are currently in-transit to the Virgin Islands. Photo: Alamy Stock Photos
The RTW Group of Companies has said essential items such as bathroom tissues, hand sanitizers and bottled water are currently in-transit to the Virgin Islands. Photo: Alamy Stock Photos
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Local retail and distribution company Roadtown Wholesale (RTW) Trading Limited, in response to the threat of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Virgin Islands (VI), has undertaken a series of actions to ensure the health and safety of employees and customers, in addition to a prize freeze guarantee to keep store goods at a stable cost.

"Out RiteWay Food Markets and Cash and Carry stores are committed to being a safe and reliable source of essential products and services throughout this period. Store cleanliness and sanitation standards are being elevated to include sanitizing all check-outs and shopping carts," Guy Strickland, Managing Director of the company announced today, March 17, 2020.

Curbside Ordering 

RTW is also monitoring the spread of the virus in the Caribbean and consulting with governmental authorities and health organisations to coordinate its response to the pandemic and said all stores are following safety recommendations from health authorities. 

"We will be implementing a next day curbside ordering service to further support our customers who wish to avoid crowds," Mr Strickland said.

The RTW group has also indicated that increased orders of essential food and other grocery products are being processed to ensure an adequate supply for customers.

"Going forward, we expect to continue to be able to meet the everyday shopping needs of our customers by working closely with our suppliers, transportation partners and government officials to prepare for possible disruptions. Essential items such as bathroom tissue, hand sanitizers, bottled water are currently in-transit to the BVI."

Price freeze guarantee 

"We have made a decision to freeze all price increases for 30 days unless they relate to increases beyond our control," the company noted. 

In terms of the corporate office, RTW noted that its administrative office will be closed to all visitors effective immediately, with only employees permitted access to the corporate office.

15 Responses to “RTW freezes all price increases for 30 days”

  • rewrsdffds (17/03/2020, 16:15) Like (5) Dislike (9) Reply
    This is good but we not forgetting them other times...
    • Crazy stupidness and foolishness (17/03/2020, 18:02) Like (26) Dislike (1) Reply
      Can you ban people who park thier vehicles in front of the store - thereby partially blocking the road and creating a safety hazard? Maybe an initial ban for 7 days, and then longer for repeat offenders. it is just lazy crazy stupidness and foolishness!
      Please!
    • @ok (17/03/2020, 19:04) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
      Stop already, will you? I don’t care or want to hear about other times. I thank and appreciate this.
  • Broke Customer (17/03/2020, 16:19) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    Is about time, 100 dollar bill could reach maximun 3 items.

  • E.Leonard (17/03/2020, 16:30) Like (24) Dislike (2) Reply
    RTW is demonstrating good corporate social responsibility (CSR) during this national crisis
  • boy (17/03/2020, 16:56) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    You people don't appreciate nothing in this place it's a shame
  • late (17/03/2020, 18:22) Like (6) Dislike (7) Reply
    We need to keep our eyes on the prices. I guess if Our premier didn't say we are not tolerating price gouging they would not have said and do any thing. When sanitizers was 1.99 all of a sudden 2.99. Oranges 3 for 99 cents all of a sudden went to 79 cents each the same oranges. even if it cost you extra to bring it in you could have offset the cost on many other items even if you go up on another item by a penny or two. This is how you helping the people?. The poor people need better prices you got to keep them in the forefront of your mind not the Rich. If you are going to do business in the territory and keep the customers happy.

    If it's ever a time we need that bill it's now.
  • PR STUNT (17/03/2020, 19:47) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    This is just a PR stunt. While this is good, we will not forget the way we are constantly been pillage.
  • Ghost (17/03/2020, 20:57) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    Personally I feel that RTW prices are too high naturally.. I don’t understand why cost of living have to be so high all around.. I understand high import duties may be a reason for this but lawd man.. you spend a $100 and still can’t see value for money.. I honestly thought when the new Co. took over, that prices would have been better esp. the wholesale something like Price mart or Cost-U-less but nope ..
  • Diaspora (17/03/2020, 22:57) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    With this pandemic, food security is a concerning issue. RTW freezing of prices will help to improve the food security posture. Moreover, health security is also a growing concern. A major outbreak can overwhelm the medical system. That why it is important to take action(s) to flatten the curve, ie, reduce the number of people getting infected. Government, as well as each of us, must do everything to stop the infection rate.
  • Wait (18/03/2020, 08:36) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    is it jus me that finds it strange that they have to "freeze price increases" for 30 days, so are you increasing prices on a daily or weekly basis? Wow
    • HAHA (18/03/2020, 14:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Same thing I thought. Like why would they even think about increasing prices at a time like this anyway where they can't even get imports to the island. (No imports charges/fuel, etc)
  • ausar (18/03/2020, 10:29) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    We need to go check the before and after prices for ourselves
  • GREED (18/03/2020, 11:08) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    I have a family of 3 and the only place I shop is rite and on a weekly basis I spend 350$ on food not including Meat I wonder how people with a large family survive especially a lager family than minds and especially single parents .Lord have mercy the struggle is real.


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