Retail stores in Kingston, Ont., partially reopened on Monday, marking the first day of curbside pickup and delivery across the province.
Since the coronavirus pandemic began and stores were forced to close, many didn’t resort to online-only shopping, such as Brian’s Record Option in the heart of the Limestone City. “You can’t just shop at my store; it’s an experience to browse through the records, and me bringing it to the curb is just not the same,” said Brian Lipsin, the store’s owner.
On Monday, Lipsin said a handful of customers came by his store to pick up items. Global News spoke to one of the curbside customers, who said they’ve been waiting for Lipsin to reopen. “I wanted to take advantage of buying locally and getting a surprise