No matter where you live around the world, you might have seen “dark” stores — retail giants that have moved from selling products in-store to creating a fulfillment center in the physical store space. The goal is to take pressure off the supply chain and getting customers their products in a timely fashion that still helps mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
During this second wave of the pandemic, many stores have adjusted their hours — either shortening hours or rearranging them. For instance, seniors and those with compromised immune systems have a specific time to shop in many retail stores large and small.