Manitoba is facing a widespread business shutdown for the second time in the pandemic — but this time, big-box stores aren't voluntarily closing their doors. Under the latest restrictions for retailers in the province, which came into effect Thursday, all non-essential retail stores are required to close to in-person shopping. But that doesn't apply to many big-box stores, which — because of the products they sell — fall under the "essential businesses" umbrella. As such, businesses — big or small — aren't keen to close again, Kettle said, and many consumers don't want them to. "Big-box stores, if they're not being told to shut down, they're not going to do it.

Source: CBC News November 14, 2020 02:03 UTC