Since last Monday, stores are allowed to sell a wider range of goods but must provide more space per visitor. Businesses are not satisfied with this rule, according to Latvian Television broadcast Aizliegtais paņēmiens (Forbidden Method) February 15.
As of February 8, all stores must provide 25 square meters per visitor in the shop. This creates queueing outside. The proposal to enforce this rule was submitted to Economics Ministry by the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LTRK), alongside a proposal to open all shops. However, only the first part was adopted by the government, along with extending the range of goods to be sold, but not opening all stores.