Cineplex, MEC lay off thousands as coronavirus pandemic shutters stores, theatres The company announced more than 1,300 temporary layoffs to thousands of full- and part-time store staff in March, when it closed all of its 22 stores.
All but seven of those stores have since reopened.The co-op says the closures are temporary.“The declaration of a public health emergency, the various public health recommendations, federal and provincial government-mandated restrictions on gatherings, the need for social distancing, the considerable economic impact, and the impact of COVID-19 generally has had a significant impact on the retail industry, MEC and our teams,” said the co-op in a statement.“After experiencing the effects of COVID-19 for.