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Saturday, April 04, 2020

Vermont orders 'big box' retailers to stop sales of items the state deems 'non-essential' in their stores

Walmart, Target, and other stores have been forced to 'close aisles, close portions of the store, or remove items from the floor'

Vermont's Agency of Commerce and Community Development has ordered all "big box" retailers in the state such as Walmart, Target, and Costco to stop the in-store selling of items the agency has determined to be "non-essential" as part of its effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.

What are the details?

The state's directive requires that "large 'big box' retailers must":


Restrict access to non-essential goods. Stores must close aisles, close portions of the store, or remove items from the floor.

Only offer non-essential items via online portals, telephone, delivery, or curbside pickup, to the extent possible.

Except in the event of emergencies threatening the health and welfare of a customer, showrooms and garden sections of large home improvement centers should be closed.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

So, why would that be?

Because they are trying to take down the economy to get to Trump!

So, people don't need things other than food?

Anonymous said...

Just in case part of the economy might survive...

Anonymous said...

I guess the damn TOILET PAPER is considered ESSENTIAL ????

Anonymous said...

There is plenty of food in the lawn and garden section! Vegetable seeds, fertilizer, rototillers and parts, shovels and hoes. How is that not a vital section? Same goes for hunting and fishing department. We can't get a turkey in 2 weeks without ammo. Can't go fishing without gear.

These are arbitrary decisions made by those who have never worked for themselves or had real jobs.

Anonymous said...

Police state get used to it Maryland will do it to

Anonymous said...

Condoms are Essential !!!!