Retailers prepare for possible Election Day unrest

Retailers are preparing for the possibility of unrest following Tuesday’s presidential election by boarding up their storefronts. The number of work orders for plywood and enhanced security measures has increased, according to ServiceChannel CEO Tom Buiocchi, whose company connects national retail chains with local contractors, Business Insider reported. Precautionary measures are being taken based on retailers’ experiences over the summer following the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. In June, as protests and looting

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