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by reymann
May 10th, 2020, 12:56 pm
Forum: Drugstore Chains
Topic: Rite Aid COVID-19 Tests even if no symptoms?
Replies: 18
Views: 8406

Re: Rite Aid COVID-19 Tests even if no symptoms?

you will never get a true number of infections since uninsured people are very unlikely to get tested out of fears they can't afford to get a test. i would only get tested if someone at work or in my neighborhood tested positive, other than that it's a waste of time.
by reymann
May 10th, 2020, 12:51 pm
Forum: Restaurant Chains
Topic: Coronavirus and Empty Restaurants
Replies: 224
Views: 61259

Re: Coronavirus and Empty Restaurants

i think the future of restaurants might be replacing physical menus with downloading menu apps. disposable menus could get expensive and encouraging diners to look at an e-menu on an app would be a much better solution. outdoor dining is being floated as an idea to make up for the half capacity rest...
by reymann
May 8th, 2020, 8:37 am
Forum: Restaurant Chains
Topic: Coronavirus and Empty Restaurants
Replies: 224
Views: 61259

Re: Coronavirus and Empty Restaurants

i expect a lot of buffet restaurants to follow sweet tomatoes lead and close permanently. hometown buffet might be the next likely candidate to close it doors for good since they were struggling as it is pre-covid. sizzler may survive without the salad bar and could spread tables further out to repl...
by reymann
May 3rd, 2020, 12:24 pm
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Meat shortages?
Replies: 53
Views: 18806

Re: Meat shortages?

i'm actually gonna give plant based meat a try during the meat shortage. vegetarian and vegan alternatives will become really popular during this shortage.
by reymann
May 2nd, 2020, 8:02 pm
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Meat shortages?
Replies: 53
Views: 18806

Re: Meat shortages?

costco is limiting customers to three packages of meat. save mart picked the worst possible time to have a 5 for $5 each sale on meat and their shelves were a little bare because of it today.
by reymann
May 2nd, 2020, 11:25 am
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Coronavirus and Plastic Bag Bans
Replies: 136
Views: 43968

Re: Coronavirus and Plastic Bag Bans

the save smart thin plastic bags are now being given out at the fresno save mart stores. save mart/foodmaxx are no longer allowing customers to bring in reusable bags until further notice.
by reymann
May 1st, 2020, 10:55 am
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Coronavirus and wearing masks in stores
Replies: 107
Views: 32254

Re: Coronavirus and wearing masks in stores

the city of fresno just mandated masks for everyone in all stores and violators are subject to fines.
by reymann
April 29th, 2020, 9:25 am
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Meat shortages?
Replies: 53
Views: 18806

Re: Meat shortages?

i expect the meatpacking employees to either not show up via sickout or a strike. the meat plants in fresno are starting to get more confirmed cases of covid and that will get the attention of gov. newsom pretty quickly. the unions are already exploring their options to counter trump's order.
by reymann
April 27th, 2020, 8:19 am
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Coronavirus Fears and Empty Supermarkets
Replies: 423
Views: 110010

Re: Coronavirus Fears and Empty Supermarkets

the smart & final stores in fresno are using security guards to enforce the masks and are also stopping customers at the door if they try to bring in reusable bags. they are also planning on hiring a second guard to walk the store to enforce social distancing.
by reymann
April 24th, 2020, 8:43 am
Forum: Specialty Retail & Membership Club Chains
Topic: Pet Stores and Coronavirus
Replies: 10
Views: 4821

Re: Pet Stores and Coronavirus

i wouldn't be surprised if petsmart changes the rules where pets with appointments would only be allowed in the store or even possibly require customers to remain in the car and have an employee check the pet in curbside.