Continued coronavirus fears are keeping many Manitobans away from public spaces — even such necessities as grocery stores. But while some grocers across the country are offering special expanded hours for seniors and other high-risk customers, one Winnipeg business owner is considering taking it even further. “We’ve actually had some calls asking if we would do private shopping,” said Munther Zeid, owner of Food Fare. “People want to be able to come in after we close or before we open… they don’t want to worry about anyone else in the store.
They want 20 minutes, half an hour to do their shopping, not to worry about who’s in front of them, beside them behind them.” Zeid told 680 CJOB he’s entertaining the option and looking at potentially