(ETH) – Vermont is reportedly cracking down on big-box retailers selling nonessential goods. The report is indicating that the state is ordering places like Walmart, Costco, and Target to halt in-store sales of arts and crafts, beauty products, carpet and flooring, clothing, electronics and more.
These retailers must restrict access to these items by removing them from the floor or closing the aisles. The state claims that the variety of products in these stores is attracting customers, and that’s why they are restricting what you can buy so you will stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19.
A spokesperson for the Agency of Commerce and Community Development told WCAX News that these aren’t new restrictions. This is part of Gov. Phil Scott’s original executive order. The governor reportedly stated that he “appreciates everything Vermonters have done thus far and recognizes it’s been very disruptive, but every action taken has been to slow the spread of this virus, which if successful, will save lives. But it requires everyone to make some sacrifices.”
