Big Retailers Band Together to Lobby Governors for Greater Mask Requirements: Business Casual

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The COVID-19 pandemic is raging on, though not everyone is on the same page regarding the precautions needed to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus in the wake of another period of growth in the number of Americans infected.

In fact, some Americans are openly and vocally opposed to being required to wear masks in public spaces, including retail stores.

The Retail Industry Leaders Association is looking upward for help with this issue, citing safety concerns for employees and customers and lobbying government officials for stricter regulations concerning mask usage.

On this Business Casual snippet, hosts Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern highlight these efforts, ask if they’re enough, and outline their own thoughts about how participation in brick-and-mortar retail should take place as the world continues to battle COVID-19.

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