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The spread of the novel coronavirus across Canada has prompted the directors of certain large chain stores to close their establishments for an indefinite period.

Other stores have reduced hours, and some have reported no change at the moment.

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Some stores that have closed

Apple

Birks

Hudson’s Bay

IKEA

Simons

Reitmans (including Penningtons, Addition Elle)

Employees who were scheduled to work will be paid, according to information provided by managers at some locations.

Some stores that are adjusting schedules

L’Aubainerie

IGA

Canadian Tire

Some stores that report no change

Costco

Dollarama

Home Sense

Walmart

Walmart Canada president and CEO Haio Barbeito says the retailer is doing its best to stock stores as quickly as possible with the products customers are looking for, including hand sanitizer, paper products, cleaning products and non-perishable food.

The Facebook page of the Quebec Retail Council has posted a message from Canada’s major food chains ensuring that consumers will not run out of food or products.