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‘A bit bewildered’: Relief and disappointment as retailers mull November reopening – Sydney Morning Herald
Victorian retailers have expressed a mixture of relief and disappointment over the state government’s most recent easing of restrictions.
“Reopening retail is vitally important to rebuilding the Victorian economy and to restoring a sense of normality to peoples lives.”
Office supply company Officeworks, which is also owned by Bunning’s parent company Wesfarmers, was similarly displeased. Managing director Sarah Hunter said the announcement was disappointing given the low case numbers in metropolitan Melbourne.
Ms Hunter added she was hopeful the sector might be able to reopen sooner than November 1, but noted the ongoing lockdow…
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