Earlier today, Walmart COO Dacona Smith issued the following statement regarding changes to locations across America:
“Our associates have been nothing short of heroic in their commitment to serve customers. […] When their communities needed them the most, our people have been at their best.”
Setting up shopping periods exclusively for older people is another critical precaution in the wake of COVID-19. Due to the nature of the virus, the elderly and individuals with already-existing health issues are more susceptible to infection. Therefore, allowing elderly people to shop only amongst themselves minimizes risk of exposure, at least to some extent.
Most retail stores across America are now giving the elderly one hour to shop before their locations become available to the rest of the public.
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In the wake of massive store buyouts, the leaders of various grocery stores have maintained contact with President Trump. This largely contributed to the president urging Americans against buying out entire inventories of products.
