https://coronavirus.bernews.com/section/grocerystores/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:30:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://coronavirus.bernews.com/marketplace-shelly-bay-to-close-for-two-days/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:00:23 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=21842 MarketPlace has confirmed they will close their Shelly Bay store for two days — Wednesday, April 21st and Thursday, April 22nd — to “continue our deep cleaning and sanitization process in the entire store and get all our associates tested.” A flyer posted on their social media, which we confirmed was legitimate, said, “We all […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/safe-environment-for-associates-customers/ Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:55:36 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=21760 “Our most urgent priority throughout this pandemic has been to provide a safe environment for our associates and customers,” the MarketPlace said. The MarketPlace posted a graphic on social media, saying: “The MarketPlace works closely with the government and public health officials and follows their guidelines. We do everything possible to minimize risks to staff […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/marketplace-provide-info-on-opening-hours/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 21:00:02 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=21595 With the ‘Stay at Home’ order set to take effect at 5am tomorrow morning [April 13]  MarketPlace has provided information on their opening hours and also confirmed that their “online ordering pick-up and delivery service will continue as normal.” The MarketPlace posted the photo online, saying, “Store hour effective immediately with surname shopping in effect. […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/retail-stores-20-occupancy-staff-excluded/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:33:59 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=21245 Following the new restrictions that took effect yesterday [Sunday], the Bermuda Government released a graphic to provide guidance on the regulations for maximum occupancy for retails and grocery stores. The graphic says, “Retail and grocery stores are open with occupancy limited to 20% to achieve appropriate physical distancing of 6ft between customers. In calculating the […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/marketplace-stores-reduced-to-20-capacity/ Sun, 28 Mar 2021 15:00:01 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=21200 The MarketPlace stores, Dollar Depot, PriceRite, and Sears will be reduced to 20% capacity and the company has urged people to keep at least 6 feet apart while shopping, sanitise hands upon entry, wear a face mask, and use card payments where possible. This follows after new regulations took effect today [March 28], with the […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/5-discount-on-mon-tues-wed-to-july-29/ Wed, 01 Jul 2020 20:55:53 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=17444 The 5% discount on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays will be extended through July 29th, MarketPlace announced. A poster on their social media stated, “Effective immediately surname shopping rules will no longer apply. Person will be able to shop any day, including Sundays. “All person in stores are required to wear a mask at all times. […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/permitted-to-attend-grocery-stores-on-any-day/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 01:44:43 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=17414 Grocery shopping days will end with a start of Phase 4 on 1 July, so on Wednesday people will be permitted to attend grocery stores on any given day, the Premier announced this evening. Speaking at this evening’s briefing, Premier David Burt said, “Phase 4 of our reopening plan starts on 1 July. One of […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/free-lunches-water-pizzas-for-officers/ Wed, 27 May 2020 11:44:16 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=16906 The MarketPlace offered a combination of free lunches and pizzas for Police officers, Regiment soldiers, and members of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service. In an online post, the company said, “We’ve offered free lunches for our police officers and have given free bottled water to our Regiment soldiers. We didn’t want to forget about our […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/marketplace-offers-gift-card-for-creative-masks/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:10:53 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=16035 The MarketPlace is offering a $50 gift card for the most creative face mask designs, with participants invited to share photos of their unique masks for a chance to win. In a post on Facebook, the MarketPlace posted the photos below, saying, “Your most creative face mask design can enter you into a draw to […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/marketplace-shelter-in-place-store-hours/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:33:53 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=15619 Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the has made adjustments to their policies and hours. In an online post, the MarketPlace said, “Store hours Monday to Saturday effective immediately: Essential workers, seniors and vulnerable persons will be given priority entry, one person per household is urged to shop and all customers are required to present photo […]]]>