Why Antivaxxers Are Boycotting Walmart Over Its Latest Store Policy

Some customers of Walmart (WMT) are calling for a boycott of its stores after the retail giant issued a new vaccine policy at its Quebec locations.

Walmart is requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all customers 13 and older at its stores across Quebec in accordance with the mandate issued by the government.

Quebec Premier Francois Legault announced that retailers that have stores that are larger than 1,500 square meters (16,146 square feet) would need to require proof of vaccination from their customers, starting on Jan. 24.

In a reply to a customer’s Twitter post, Walmart Canada posted the following statement about its new store policy: “As directed by the Government of Quebec, we will implement the vaccine passport at our stores in Quebec. We ask for our customers' patience and understanding as we continue to ensure a safe and efficient customer experience. ”

Hi. As directed by the Government of Quebec, we will implement the vaccine passport at our stores in Quebec. We ask for our
customer’s patience and understanding as we continue to ensure a safe and efficient customer experience.
— Walmart Canada (@WalmartCanada) January 24, 2022

Anti-vaxxers in Quebec criticized Walmart for the COVID vaccine requirement at its stores, calling out the retailer on Twitter, saying they would no longer shop at its stores.

Nope, not a chance. Just following orders is not an excuse, I'll shop elsewhere
— Leah Erin __ (@Leaherin74) January 24, 2022

Guess who will never see a penny from me again. Seriously, we bought groceries, clothes and all kinds of stuff from you. Never again
— KG (@CrankyCanuck420) January 24, 2022

Take your patience and shove it, all of my Walmart business goes to Amazon now.
— apocalypse commeth (@roytotten) January 24, 2022

Sorry @WalmartCanada you just lost my business.
— Caleb Sunderland (@farmercaleb) January 24, 2022

By Monday morning, #BoycottWalmart was trending on Twitter.

While several anti-vaxxers had an issue with Walmart’s COVID vaccine policy and called for a boycott of the retailer, others on Twitter supported the shot mandate.

I really hope all these people stick to their word and #BoycottWalmart

Grocery shopping will be much more relaxing without people who don’t know how to wear a mask properly, getting up in my personal space. _
— Emily Elizabeth (@emilyelixabeth_) January 25, 2022

#BoycottWalmart all the MORE reason to shop at Walmart now

not having to worry about filthy disease ridden people putting their nasty grimy hands on everything in the store
— __ AMERICA'S BEST PATRIOT Alison Boxxer ___ (@AlisonBoxxer) January 25, 2022