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I guess they hate shoppers (context below) (lemmy.ca)

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A few weeks back, this grocery store set out these plant racks that essentially blocked the walkway, except for a small strip running parallel to the curb (only one person at a time could pass through, as you can see).

At that time, I helped a senior lady who was using a walker to get through it, because she could have easily fallen off the curb if the wheel slipped over the edge.

So I let the store management know that it was dangerous and they needed to give people more space.

Today, I noticed that they put a skid down, completely blocking the narrow path.

This forces people to walk between the plant racks, which is even more narrow. Coupled with the fact that some of the plants are put on the ground (lazy customers??), so you actually can't pass without some major maneuvering.

Someone at the store surely must realize how bad of an idea this is. Or is doing it out of spite.

And to make matters worse, behind where this photo is taken is plenty of open space to put those plant racks. I know this because there used to be a bike rack, but it was removed and never replaced... 😡

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[-] [email protected] 141 points 3 weeks ago

You could send a tip to an ADA lawyer. Or maybe report them for not meeting fire code.

[-] [email protected] 72 points 3 weeks ago

Agree! And to add for OP I’m sure the Fire Marshall would love to hear about how people can’t get in or out of the building. Fire Marshall is probably the fastest option for everyone’s safety.

Good for you OP for keeping your community safe !

[-] [email protected] 37 points 3 weeks ago

ADA lawyer

The photo shows a Shoppers Drug Mart store, which means OP is in Canada. I’m sure there’s a Canadian equivalent though.

[-] [email protected] 16 points 3 weeks ago

An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada (the Accessible Canada Act)

[-] [email protected] 16 points 3 weeks ago

Start with the complaint to the town as that is free.

[-] [email protected] 43 points 3 weeks ago

The shit has wheels and isn't behind a fence. Move it yourself, tell them to fuck off, and go back the next day and move it again until the management give up. What are they going to do? Get a police stake out? Hire RoboCop to uphold the law? Never attribute to malice what can be explained by stupidity.

[-] [email protected] 12 points 3 weeks ago

Stupidity and malice very often go hand in hand.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

Allow us to introduce you to... malicious incompetence.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Except in American MAGA politics, where an idea is usually conceived in malice, but carried out incompetently, then blamed on Democrats when it predictably goes wrong. It's called The MAGA Razor

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

How can I upvote this comment more than once?

[-] [email protected] 29 points 3 weeks ago

Trip on one of the pots on the ground and tumble yourself into the racks to create a domino effect

[-] [email protected] 18 points 3 weeks ago

And then sue them to kingdom come.

[-] [email protected] 24 points 3 weeks ago

Nobody wants to shop anymore

[-] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Millennials are killing the shitty supermarket plant industry

[-] [email protected] 23 points 3 weeks ago

So you’re saying this large chain-store put out a bunch of free plants for people to take at their leisure?

[-] [email protected] 16 points 3 weeks ago

Wow, what a maze. Are there accessibility laws that might be violated where this is?

[-] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

I've seen three Sobey's do this for many years. I assumed they didn't have to right to use the parking lot like some other stores do, since the lots are never full. Totally on them for not managing their stock and making it our problem.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

They have a lot of space to work with, but chose to pile everything in the section right before the door.

And there are no curb cuts in front of the store, only at the entrance past this gauntlet, so someone in a wheelchair would be SOL.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

In 2025, I'm shocked by how many places still don't have fully accessible sidewalks. Safeway in Lethbridge recently did a massive renovation, but couldn't find the budget to replace the one section of sidewalk that prevents someone in a wheelchair being able to easily wheel straight from the sidewalk to the door - no, sir, you stay on the parking lot where it's easier for cars to run over you!

[-] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

This has to be a fire code violation or something

[-] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

"trip" and knock a few down

[-] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

OP, just move the racks.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

And just push the skid out of the way, too? 😵

[-] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Idk what a skid is, but I see wheeled racks lol. Easier to ask forgiveness than permission.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

Idk what a skid is

It might also be called a pallet where you live. It's that large, heavy, wooden blue thing at the end of those racks. It doesn't slide, so you need a forklift or hand-pump lift to move it.

I mean, I have no problem moving shit that's in store aisles to get to the shelves, but there's too much liability here for me to move large plant racks, even if it was easy.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

It's a little ironic that you say they hate shoppers with a shopper's store in the background...

[-] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Ah shit that means they're Canadian, the management better apologies..

[-] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

I'd be tempted to just drag them over to the other open area you mentioned and see if they do anything about it.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

Shove them into the street. That'll get someone's attention. (preferably not when cars are coming, but that's pretty optional too.)

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

I do that with shopping carts and wheeled flats that are left blocking the sidewalk where I'm trying to walk. Now it blocks cars. Seems fair. :)

[-] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Work without pay? This store is playing the long game! LOL

[-] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

i suspect that area is visible for the cashier and the little camera dome under the ceiling in the background

[-] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Honestly it probably is Kore stupidity than spite

[-] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Walmart does this all the time.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

I don’t say this as a justification but they have probably placed them further out so the plants can get light. Back up against the building, under that overhang, they would not get the light they need, and after a few days this inventory would spoil and be lost, which is probably bad news for someone’s job.

Again, not a justification. I just don’t think the placement is completely at random.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

I'd say pour salt into each pot but I fear the plants are the propery of a local nursery and it's not their fault the store is managed by idiots

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