Not sure if you read the post up thread from the Walmart employee, but it goes to my point that today’s CEOs are mostly incompetent. If the average worker is totally out of the loop, I’d bet anyone a cheap pair of Chinese pajamas that the idea is a stinker. After watching and listening to our politicians & CEOs over the last few weeks, I’m not sure how any other conclusion can be reached. I’m glad I saw this fustercluck coming weeks ago and took the time to prepared myself & family. This was never the same as the flu.
Yes, we’re ready as well.
I know in my area towns have been opposed to 24 hour places for years because they were magnets for trouble (Dunkin’ Donuts, for example). We do have both a 24-hour Wal-Mart and Shop-Rite, but these are outside (the former) or on the edge of (the latter) residential areas.
Pressure is probably being put on the companies from municipalities; they’ll need to provide cops for these places (as they did at gas stations after Hurricane Sandy).
I wonder what the “Made in China” content percentage is inside the WalMart Stores? If you knew that, it might explain why they are doing this. It will cut operating cost and give them time to decide how to source product.
It will also allow them to disinfect restrooms and public service counters daily. A good idea.