Since yesterday Walmart has restarted counting the number of people/customers in their stores to track occupancy limits as COVID’19 cases have now started surging once again. Back in April, rules were strict as Walmart did not allow 20% occupancy exceeded in their stores across the U.S. Soon after COVID’19 cases had dropped in numbers, they stopped counting the number of people entering. Now, they are going back to taking precautions because U.S coronavirus cases, as mentioned, are rising rapidly by the day. Some of the major grocery brands had started putting purchasing limits on toilet paper and sanitizer, which goes back to when COVID’19 had started peaking months ago. Back then, panic buying had started, so stores are now taking precautions beforehand. Major names like Kroger, Wegmans, and Giant Foods have put purchase limits on certain items, just like those mentioned above. Walmart is also set to divide its Black Friday in-store sales into three separate events to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Do you think people will again go into “panic-buying,” or was that just a one-time thing. Have the various brand names mentioned taken the right decision to put purchase limits on certain products? Lastly, what effects will this latest surge of COVID-19 cases have on the economy?
Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/14/coronavirus-walmart-resumes-metering-customers-in-its-stores.html
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Yes, this surge of increased cases has already induced panic buying. Almost every store is already out of toilet paper. Once there was mention of another possible lockdown our way everyone took the chance to stock up because that is what happened last time. The stores are doing the right thing by putting limits and making it fair to everyone. I think this surge will have another negative effect on the economy because of decreased spending with lockdowns or even more restrictions.
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