Shopper's Drug Mart starting hours for seniors this week

Shoppers Drug Mart will be implementing shopping hours specifically for seniors and customers who need assistance or consideration this week, in response to COVID-19.

The first hour of shopping in all stores will be dedicated to the elderly and people living with disabilities, the company said.

During this first hour of shopping, the 20% Seniors Day discount will be offered on regular priced items as well. This will be in addition to Seniors Days on Thursdays.

1/2 Starting this week, Shoppers Drug Mart is dedicating the first opening hour of shopping at our stores to our customers who need assistance or consideration, including seniors and people living with disabilities.

— Shoppers Drug Mart (@ShopprsDrugMart) March 17, 2020

Further, the store says that it has not changed the prices on essential items, including toilet paper or hand sanitizer.

The company has also moved up the start date of its planned sale on toilet paper.

2/2 Recent posts show our regular retail price for certain products, not an artificially inflated one. In this time of concern, it is important to share accurate information. After hearing our customers’ concerns, we have moved up the start of our planned sale on toilet paper.

— Shoppers Drug Mart (@ShopprsDrugMart) March 13, 2020