Large shops with an area of over 200 square meters will remain closed today. According to the findings of ČTK, sales chains want employees to rest. Under normal circumstances, the law on retail sales hours applies on public holidays on 28 October, when large stores are not allowed to operate. In a state of emergency, but this law does not apply, said Jiří Fröhlich, a spokesman for the Czech Trade Inspection Authority.
Today, people do not buy in large chains such as Kaufland, Lidl, Albert, Billa or Globus. “Our employees in the stores are our great heroes! Since March, they have been fighting a new epidemic on a daily basis, and despite the limitations we are not used to, they do their job with a smile and enthusiasm! managers, part-time workers, but simply everyone who keeps our stores open and functional, “Penny Market said on its Facebook page.
DM and Rossmann drugstores will also be closed today. Planeo Elektro or Datart also keeps dispensaries closed. In the case of Alza, the branch in Příbram does not work either.
Only stores that have exempted from current government measures against the spread of coronavirus will reopen on Thursday. That is, food, drugstores, pharmacies, haberdashery or florists. However, they will be able to be in operation until 20:00 at the latest, and will not be allowed to open at all on Sundays.
The state of emergency has been in force in the Czech Republic since 5 October, and was due to end on 3 November. However, the government will ask the Chamber of Deputies to extend it until December 3, it approved at an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday. MEPs are due to consider the proposal on Friday.
Sales restrictions on selected holidays in stores over 200 square meters apply from the end of 2016. Stores with a sales area over 200 square meters must remain closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Monday, May 8, September 28, October 28, and October 25. December 26. Operating time restrictions do not apply to small shops, petrol stations, pharmacies, shops at railway stations, airports and medical facilities.
Business associations have repeatedly criticized the sales time law. On the contrary, trade unions are working to extend regulation to all 13 holidays.
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