Essential businesses allowed to operate include banks, grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores, garages and pet shops.Big box stores like Costco, or Walmart, can remain open but aren’t allowed to sell non-essential products.But after a few days, many retailers are confused by what is and what is not permitted.“So some retailers are a little stricter,” Retail Council of Canada spokesperson Marc Fortin said. “Some are less strict, and that’s creating some confusion.
And we’re trying to adjust it as the week goes by.”Walk into a big box store like Walmart and most of the space is off limits.Aisles are cordoned off and shelves are covered in paper and plastic.